My oldest daughter is an introvert. I am not. So when she retreats to her room, is hesitant to head out to a sleep over, or chooses to read a book or sit with me at the pool instead of hang with her friends — I have trouble relating. I think she must be bored [...]
Archive for June, 2010
No more nagging
Thursday, June 24th, 2010Risk of death high if child chokes
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010While there is a small chance that any child will choke on something, the chance that he will die if he does is surprisingly high, according to new research from Children’s National Medical Center published in Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, an affiliate of the American Medical Association. The study evaluated pediatric patients admitted [...]
Baltimore Regional Toddler Fair
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Kids will love the music and gymnastic demonstrations at the Baltimore Regional Toddler Fair June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Montessori School in Lutherville. There will be face painting, pony rides and more for the kids, and exhibitors of children’s goods and services for the parents. 410-321-8555 or www.montessorischool.net
The last day of school
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010This blog was written by my co-editor Cheryl Clemens: I love the last day of school at the elementary in my neighborhood, Bellows Spring. Right before school ends, the school staff lines up outside on either side of the exit holding noise makers and musical instruments. Parents join in, and as each class files out [...]
Ahh summer
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010As I write this, I’m sitting up on the hill overlooking the pool we belong to. It’s the first day of summer and although my kids have been out of school for two weeks — today really feels like the first day of summer. It’s the first day of morning swim team practice. So that [...]
My office is a bedroom
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Once I conducted a phone interview while locked in my children’s closet so I could hear over the din of their arguing. Another time, I fielded a call from a public relations representative while changing a dirty diaper. And one early morning while still in bed, I received a call from a mother who wanted [...]
A bend in the road
Monday, June 21st, 2010My oldest has decided to take up running. My husband took her on a mile run a couple of weeks ago, and she’s gone out periodically on her own since then. She was inspired by a friend who ran a 5K, and I think that’s her goal but she hasn’t talked about it much. Yesterday, [...]
Born to win
Monday, June 21st, 2010If you’re even slightly familiar with birth-order theories, the following will tell you all you need to know to figure out where 13-year-old Mackenzie Nalepa falls in her family of four children. A couple of years ago, Mackenzie, an ice skater since she was three, had the chance to join a top juvenile figure-skating team, [...]
This is why women are so awesome
Friday, June 18th, 2010This blog is written by my co-editor Cheryl Clemens: I wrote in my last blog about being vulnerable and honest with your women friends. As an example, I wrote about how upset I was recently when I peed in my pants. I was so embarrassed, but when I called my girlfriend to vent, she said [...]
Teach your kids to fish
Friday, June 18th, 2010Kids can learn to cast at Patapsco Valley State Park’s Lost Lake June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is great for the whole family. Bring your own equipment or borrow some once you get there. Registration is recommended. For details call 410-465-8877 or visit www.hcconservancy.org.