Posted by denitzablagev on March 28, 2014 · Leave a Comment
“There’s only one soccer practice a week,” he said, “Seven to eight pm on Mondays, and then the game is on Saturday… It’s not bad.” I had trouble fathoming it. But what time do you eat dinner? 8pm. Do you come home and cook afterwards? Cook before or during – parents don’t have to stay for … Continue reading →
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Posted by denitzablagev on December 6, 2013 · 4 Comments
“Why is he standing by the road? What does the sign say?” one of our 5 year old asks sweetly from the back while we’re at the stoplight. “Homeless and hungry. ANYTHING HELPS,” the sign reads. I wait a beat and weigh my words. “It says he doesn’t have a house,” I say. The peanut … Continue reading →
Posted by denitzablagev on September 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment
My new post on evidence-free parenting up on scarymommy today. Check it out at http://www.scarymommy.com/survived-childhood/ How long can I manage to breastfeed? Is any formula OK? Should they sleep train? Cry it out? Is it OK to bring them in bed with you when the often described but never witnessed “put down in crib … Continue reading →
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