Recent Parents Blog | Humor Posts"I Can't Believe You Still Listen to This!"by Kori Rodley Irons22 Jan 2008 11:39 AMI'll bet you think this is going to be an article about a parent's NOT related to her children's choices in music? Nope. Leaving a Trailby Kori Rodley Irons21 Jan 2008 04:15 PMCall it a trail of tears or a trail of crumbs, but whatever it is-I have spent nearly twenty years following that trail of STUFF that kids leave as they move from one end of the house to the other-shoes, balled up wads of dirty socks, book bags, papers, sweatshirts, dishes, pencils, cd cases and ... What's the Big Deal About Shoes?by Kori Rodley Irons21 Jan 2008 02:14 PMIf I had a dollar for every time I've had to deal with shoe-related parenting issues in the past 18 years, I would probably be a very rich and comfortable woman. Find Reasons to Laugh Together EVERY Dayby Kori Rodley Irons09 Jan 2008 10:04 PMI know there are all sorts of things that make for a strong, bonded family-but I truly believe that if you can find a way to have a laugh together every day, everyone will be healthier, happier, and you will feel more connected as a family. We Could Use a Good Troubleshooterby Kori Rodley Irons08 Jan 2008 09:15 PMOne of my favorite words that have evolved in the past ten years or so is the word "troubleshooter" or its counterpart verb "troubleshoot"-I am sure that it is somehow tied to technological advancements but it has been appropriated into just about every workplace and project that I know of. A Case of the Yammiesby Mary Ann Romans08 Jan 2008 05:52 AMThey say having a baby changes everything. But, did it have to change how I speak? Picture this scene. It is Christmas Day, and our family is gathered in our home to celebrate. It is our first Christmas in this new house. What Would Bill Cosby Do? (Or Mrs. Cosby for That Matter?)by Kori Rodley Irons12 Dec 2007 10:36 AMEven after nearly twenty years of parenting, I do NOT think of myself as an expert. Instead, I think of myself as still a parent in training. I try to draw on experts and channel the wisdom of those parenting sages who have gone before me. What's in Your Purse?by Myra Turner05 Dec 2007 03:02 PMIt's not that I'm jealous of other moms who are better organized than I am (okay maybe just a little bit) but I sometimes wonder how they do it. Especially moms who have more than one kid and manage to keep themselves and their kids together. Who's the Boss Around Here, Anyway?by Kori Rodley Irons04 Dec 2007 03:21 PMAs many of you know, my children are nearly grown-or so THEY think. With one about to graduate and another close on her heels and one more in high school too-it is starting to get tougher and tougher to tell who is in charge anymore around here with all the know-it-alls. Can't We Ever Have Anything Nice?by Kori Rodley Irons26 Nov 2007 12:15 PMYou know how there are things you say so often that they become part of the family lore? Your words become ensconced in the family vernacular and you hear them parroted back at you by your children-either in jest or just because it becomes the way the family speaks. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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