On Busting Lamps

When my wife and I were still expecting we moved into a new home to accommodate for our soon to be born son. We needed some more space, fewer stairs, and not as many neighbors on all sides (floors and ceilings included). This move was largely a good thing but our new residence was lacking some key features: lighting. I’m not sure if it is simply the floor plan or the electrical work, but much of our living room would be bathed in darkness if we didn’t supplement with some lighting of our own. These particular areas are even away … Continue reading

No Free-Range Kids for Me?

You may have heard the term, “Free-Range Kids.” Author Lenore Skenazy has written a book about this topic. I admit that I haven’t read this book, so I can’t review it directly, but I know several parents who have. One thing about the book and the whole “Free-Range Kids” idea is that it is definitely controversial. Skenazy’s website gives a bit of detail about her thoughts and advice. Basically, she advocates for allowing kids more freedom from parents, such as allowing a child to walk alone to school or ride a bus alone. She calls it, “sane parenting.” Here is … Continue reading