Tag: children
group name: family
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May 22, 2009 03:36 PM EDT --
This surely has been quite a roller coaster ride for my incredible student, my six-year-old son Roshane. When he started pre K a little less than two years ago he hardly spoke any English although he . . .
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November 17, 2008 11:53 PM EST --
As parents we often wonder just how much of what we are trying to teach our children actually soaks in. Sometimes it feels like they are not listening to a word we say and they sure don't want to . . .
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December 15, 2008 05:06 AM EST --
These adorable home-made piggy banks are a great way to teach the skill of saving money. They have clear centers so the child can see the money as it adds up in the bank.
Each year around this time, . . .
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March 23, 2009 01:52 PM EDT --
Last night I could not sleep, so I ended up watching the series about sex slaves in America on MSNBC. I was already paranoid when it comes to the safety of my children, but this series can really make . . .
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May 02, 2009 12:36 PM EDT --
When I was growing up, I had lots of chores, some of which I would get paid for and some that was just considered something you did as being part of the family. My brothers did mainly work with my dad, . . .
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December 03, 2008 03:03 PM EST --
This is the time of year when one of my favorite holiday movies -- It’s a Wonderful Life - broadcasts regularly, reminding me, yet again, of Lego Man’s hair. Yes, you read that right: I’m talking about . . .
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December 09, 2008 12:12 PM EST --
Imagine how you would feel if you were at a lunch date with a friend and in the middle of an intensely fun and funny conversation, she took a phone call and gestured for you to keep eating. Or if she . . .
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March 25, 2009 05:02 PM EDT --
Haley and Parker helped me in the kitchen this evening. They are chefs in the making. ; )
Haley got her apron and hat for Christmas from her Aunt Tina . . .
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August 17, 2007 06:00 PM EDT --
Those of you who know me well, know that I get lost frequently. Those of you who know me well may also know that my son is scary-smart. Not just gifted, but smart in a weird way that isn't at all normal. . . .
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May 05, 2008 11:02 AM EDT --
When my children were born, I thought I wouldn't let them watch TV. We didn't even have cable at the time, so it was not hard to go without the television. With this pregnancy, I have . . .
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August 15, 2008 08:18 PM EDT --
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were always fun shared with parents, sisters and brothers. Friends and Inlaws were also invited. We had many happy moments. Everyone cooking their favorite . . .
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April 25, 2008 02:24 PM EDT --
We recently made brownies, which the kids absolutely love. Just brownie mix from a box gives them practice in following directions, measuring, and counting to fifty!
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May 06, 2008 02:14 PM EDT --
Here's a question for all the parents (or grandparents) out there: What do you like your kids to call you?
I prefer "Mama" though from my daughter I've been hearing "Mommy" . . .
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May 15, 2008 12:53 PM EDT --
Two and three years olds don't naturally share with each other. They fight, claim toys as "mine!" and threaten bodily harm on any siblings that get in their way. But for us, . . .
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March 08, 2008 09:56 PM EST --
Cast:
The Pot: Played by yours truly, aka Mom
The Kettle: Played by my motormouth daughter, aka Lexie
Striped Hair Guy: The stylist lucky enough to get assigned to the motormouth . . .
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July 23, 2007 11:00 AM EDT --
This is the hardest thing I hope I ever have to write.
My youngest son is a beautiful child I am often told along with he is very intelligent, a skilled athlete, very confident and extremely creative. . . .
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February 18, 2008 01:05 PM EST --
My days are spent (outside of Gather) contemplating the developmental progress of the young children that I work with and my own little girls. There is nothing that brings me more joy then watching . . .
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July 10, 2009 12:44 AM EDT --
I know thats dangerous.. 7pm it was 103 gave her motrin.. 11pm it was 103.5 gave her tylenol.. Now at 11:45 it is 102.4 Im going to keep a close eye on her tonight and get her to Dr.s in morning.. I think . . .
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December 20, 2007 10:50 PM EST --
The Tale of the Quarter:
I had a bad day with my four year old son a few weeks ago. We had dropped my daughter off at her reading tutor and were on the way home. Since we were driving by Aldi I decided . . .
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July 21, 2007 03:05 PM EDT --
I'm having one of those days. The kids are driving me up a wall, the house is a mess, and I want to snap my fingers and make the world right again. Well, at least my little piece of the . . .
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