Recent Parents Blog | Christmas PostsSanta and Science: What Happened to Just Plain Magic?by Michele Cheplic22 Dec 2008 12:56 AMWhen your kids ask how Santa Claus is able to visit every house in the entire universe in a single night, how do you respond? Would You Buy Your Kid a Barack Obama Doll?by Michele Cheplic19 Dec 2008 11:01 PMRemember the stampedes that ensued when the original Tickle Me Elmo hit the shelves back in 1996? Thousands of parents pushed, shoved and pummeled their way through toy stores to get their hands on the furry red monster. Back then Sesame Street's most famous resident was the hottest toy around. Christmas Showdown: Parents vs. Toy Packagingby Michele Cheplic19 Dec 2008 12:23 AMSome call it "wrap rage," others call it a nuisance; I like to refer to it as a parent's worst nightmare. Moms and dads with young children, you know the pain I am describing: The agony of liberating new toys from their plastic packaging. Rich Parents Doing Away with Expensive Holiday Giftsby Michele Cheplic17 Dec 2008 09:43 PMDid you hear the one about the billionaire parents who plan to give their family members homemade gifts only this holiday season? Actually, it's no joke and you might have heard of the parents in question... their names are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Parents and Christmas Firstsby Michele Cheplic14 Dec 2008 11:56 PMLike it or not the holidays make people very nostalgic. It's hard for some parents not to think of their son or daughter's first Christmas when hanging stockings or trimming the tree. Then, there's the tidal wave of memory triggers that come to us via the media. What Do You Do With Pictures of Other People's Kids?by Michele Cheplic12 Dec 2008 11:09 PMIt's that time of year again... time for your mail carrier to put on the weightbelt as she lugs batches of holiday greetings from around the world and crams them into your mailbox. Santa vs. Generous Grandparentsby Michele Cheplic10 Dec 2008 11:15 PMWho needs Santa when you've got grandparents? There have been many times when I have seriously considered hiding some of the dozens of Christmas presents my parents have sent my daughter and attaching gift tags that read, "From: Santa Claus" and sticking them under the tree on December 25th. The Santa Threatby Michele Cheplic09 Dec 2008 12:33 AMIt happened in a blink of an eye. I just couldn't help myself. I don't know what came over me. I've become one of those parents... a full-fledged adult who uses Santa Claus as a behavior modifier. Hey Moms... What's On Your Christmas Wish List?by Michele Cheplic07 Dec 2008 11:32 PMDear Santa, All I want for Christmas this year is peace, good health... and a Dyson vacuum cleaner. Best Wishes, A Mom In a previous blog I touched on moms, sacrifices, and the holidays. Countdown to Christmas: Santa's Secret Hiding Placesby Michele Cheplic02 Dec 2008 09:51 PMWhere do you hide your holiday purchases so your littlest snoopers can't ruin their surprises? Fortunately, my child is young (and innocent) enough that present peeking is not an issue I have to deal with... yet. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I agree Rhiannon1mom, you don't have to spank to get your message across, but you can't let your kid run hog wild either." Michele Cheplic says... "Ruthann, how long did her tantrum last?" |
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