Recent Parents Blog | Grade-school PostsBack-to-School Battle: Lunchby Michele Cheplic29 Aug 2009 11:52 PMWith millions of students heading back to class next week parents are bracing for the obligatory back-to-school battles with their children over clothes, transportation... and lunch. Do You Feel Obligated to Buy School Pictures?by Michele Cheplic27 Aug 2009 11:59 PMThere seems to be an unwritten equation when it comes to purchasing school photos: The more you buy = the more you love your child. In the old days (before the advent of digital technology) parents would purchase class photos sight unseen. Back-to-School Bedtime Routine: Mommy vs. the Sunby Michele Cheplic23 Aug 2009 11:24 PMBittersweet sun, how I loved you. And by loved I mean worshipped. And by worshipped I mean in the unhealthiest ways possible. My love affair with the sun began as a young girl. Growing up in Hawaii, that scorching ball of fire in the sky was a constant companion. Your Gifted Child Needs Supportby Mary Ann Romans06 Aug 2009 07:13 AMIf your child has been identified as gifted or is currently being evaluated, you might feel a little lost about navigating through the whole thing. Parents Versus the Ice Cream Manby Michele Cheplic22 Jun 2009 11:57 PMHe's the Pied Piper of preteens, toddlers and just about every other youngster with a sweet tooth, but the ice cream man is getting an unusually chilly reception from parents in New York City. Kiddie Parties: No Clothes Allowedby Michele Cheplic21 Jun 2009 11:40 PMI don't know about your youngster, but when my preschooler sees a semi-flat box sitting on the gift table at her birthday party, it's not the first one she reaches for. Parents Who Approve of Wax Jobs for 8-Year-Oldsby Michele Cheplic24 Mar 2009 11:44 PMForget about your teenage daughter; would you allow your 8-year-old to get a bikini wax? I cannot fathom a mother out there who would give her blessing to such an atrocity. How Often Do You Swing with Your Kids?by Michele Cheplic08 Mar 2009 02:56 PMMy kid's been swinging since she was five-weeks-old. Now, at the ripe old age of four, she finds it more enjoyable to push me on a swing, then jump on the one next to mine and race me to "the moon." I never win that game. Becoming the Mom You Never Thought You'd Beby Michele Cheplic31 Jan 2009 08:21 PMAttention Girl Scout cookie lovers: FYI--The Girl Scouts have issued a statement saying that their cookies are not affected by the current peanut butter warning. I just got the "breaking news" from my Girl Scout mommy pal Brenda. How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Your Kids this Holiday Season?by Michele Cheplic23 Nov 2008 12:20 AMRecession? What recession? Seriously, I often wonder how much the media has skewed our view on the nation's economic situation. 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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