Category: Parenting

Parenting Styles

February 20, 2012

Helicopters, French, and Tigers, oh my! Lately there’s been deluge of articles about parenting styles. Or maybe it’s just that so many of my new-parent friends are social media mavens; thus I get hit with it everywhere I look. Regardless, it makes my head spin. The funny thing about these articles: I have a sneaking suspicion … More Parenting Styles

I’m Listening

February 17, 2012

Since I do live in Seattle, that gives me the right to co-opt Frasier’s “I’m listening” catch phrase, right? For those of you who’ve been following this blog for awhile (thanks!) as well as you newbies (welcome!), I’d love to hear from you. This has been my basic format so far:

Treasure Hunt

February 15, 2012

Here’s a cheap and easy treasure hunt activity to help entertain your tot. Just put some bird seed, rice, or sand in a plastic container with a lid, for easy storage. Throw in small cups, pretty stones, orphaned figurines, shells, or whatever else you may have on hand (that’s not a choking hazard, of course). … More Treasure Hunt

Card Making

February 14, 2012

Yesterday a friend posted a story about a older gentleman diligently searching for the perfect Valentine for his wife in the greeting cards aisle. Sadly, the card he picked was too expensive at check out, and he left empty handed. I was so moved by this story that it inspired me to share this idea … More Card Making

Surprise and Delight

February 8, 2012

When I worked at Cranium (before it was sadly decapitated by Hasbro) we had a saying we applied to every game and toy we created: Surprise and delight. When I think back to my childhood, it’s the “surprise and delight” moments that really stand out—something wonderful that happened on some ordinary day, suddenly making it … More Surprise and Delight

St. John Souvenirs

January 30, 2012

Mentally, I returned with a mixed bag of St. John souvenirs. Most are them are happy, unforgettable, illuminating … but a teeny tiny one is sad. I’ve been building up this pilgrimage,  and now that it’s complete, it’s left me a little adrift, so to speak. I’m no shrink, but I’m guessing it has to … More St. John Souvenirs

May All Your Days Be Gold

January 13, 2012

I heard this song in the car the other day on KEXP. It reminded me of my recent manifesto to start every day cuddling with my baby. If you’re in the mood for a feel-good tune, this is well worth a listen. “In silver piles of smiles,/May all your days be gold, my child … ”

Memory Box

December 28, 2011

For awhile now I’ve been wanting to do something special with some of the things I have that were Sue’s or that remind me of her. I really like the idea of giving Szaba a physical place to go when she misses her grandma or wants to know more about her. That’s why I decided … More Memory Box