Category Archives: Parenting

(There will be no “Glee” lessons for a while. Last week’s isn’t free on hulu until tomorrow. I won’t post on this week’s until I’ve posted on last week’s because I’m anal like that. And tomorrow I have my usually … Continue reading →

I usually post very upbeat things about Zoe.  For the most part, this is because Zoe is fantastic and I love being her mom.  It’s also because I figure upbeat things are more entertaining to you people, and because upbeat … Continue reading →

This is in order of frequency. 1. Ouch!  That hurts Mommy! 2. Do you have to go potty? 3. Don’t touch that. 4. Don’t climb on that. 5. Don’t put that in your mouth. 6. Let’s wash our hands. 7. … Continue reading →

I listened to this interview with Amy Chua and I was too judgmental in my post yesterday.  I do think that you have to parent like the person that you are and Chua is obviously doing that.  I also think … Continue reading →

I feel like I have to write about this because it’s the kind of thing I usually respond to. I mean, obviously, I am not this kind of parent.  Anyone who has seen me with Zoe for more than five … Continue reading →

This post is both a response to a specific article, and a dueling post with my friend (who is the mother of the four-year-old I regretted being unable to drive to the grocery store) over at gluesky.com.  We have different … Continue reading →

Here’s an article from Lenore Skenazy.  You know what I love about this article?  That this was the premise of a lot of Buffy Halloween episodes – that while one might think it is a very active night for demons … Continue reading →

Two incidents have happened lately to make me question the wisdom of the car seat.  I know, radical of me.  And in general, obviously, I want my child – and all children – to be safe in cars.  Although it … Continue reading →