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I have a 10-year-old son who still very much believes that Santa is the real deal. Still. Up to this point, Boy Wonder’s belief in Santa has been sort of cute, not to mention super convenient. Since this kid is the absolute last person I’d trust with a secret (notorious bean-spiller), his belief in jolly old […]
I can tell from my neighbor’s musical lawn ornaments that Christmas is upon us. Every year on December 1st, our neighbor Bob puts out his giant inflatable caroling snowmen and ornamental reindeer made out of sticks. It’s a weird and wonderfully merry sight that my kids have come to know and love. Bob’s festive lawn […]
Dear Boy Wonder, You’re 10 now and 10 is like, big. Even with my spotty memory, I remember being 10 years old. I knew that I was just a kid according to the world around me, but inside I was so much more. And so are you. You’re more than just a kid who asks […]
Can you believe Thanksgiving is already next week? How did thathappen? One minute I’m breaking New Year’s resolutions and the next it’s Thanksgiving! As we turn our attention toward giving thanks on this season of giving, let us not forget that gratitude comes in many forms. Blessings big and small, deep and superficial all deserve […]
Like you, I’m a busy parent. I have a job, a kid in kindergarten, an older kid in 5th grade, and a DVR to catch up on, so it came as no surprise when the kindergarten curriculum began to kick my ass. I suppose I wasn’t ready for what having two kids in school meant. […]
If your kids are anything like mine they’re in a big fat hurry to grow up. Slow down there, kiddos! I’ve made it to the adult finish line and I can tell you that ya ain’t missing much. Speaking of missing, if there’s one thing I miss most about childhood, it’s magic. I remember when […]
Kids scare me for a lot of reasons. 1. They’re vulnerable. 2. They’re dangerous. 3. They’re curious as hell. If ever there was a dichotomy of awesomeness and utter disaster, it was children. Without sounding like a Nancy Grace-obsessed helicopter parent, there are basic things our kids need to know to protect themselves from bad […]
It’s the most wonderful (and busiest) time of the year! While we may not have the luxury of holiday elves tackling our seasonal load, we do have the convenience of practical apps right at our fingertips! As a certified app fanatic, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make my smart phone – well, smarter. I rely on the […]
With the holidays swiftly approaching, we’re reminded of the value of gratitude and the importance of giving. In this age of mass consumerism, teaching our kids the principles of gratitude and charity are more important than ever. As we celebrate togetherness in this season of hope, let us include our children in the joy that […]
Kids mess up. It’s kind of their job. And they do it well. It’s our job as parents to love our kids when they screw up, teach them right from wrong, and ultimately serve as an example of righteousness…or so I read somewhere. As a mom I’ll love my kids no matter what they do, […]
The Untitled GenX Podcast
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