My Mommyology

Learning from Motherhood.

April 5, 2015
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“Mom, What If Jamie Wasn’t Born?”

Yes, those days do exist.  Squabbles, riffs, meltdowns, tears… drama.  It’s all part and parcel of sibling-hood.  Whether it happens more in families with siblings of the same gender because they like the same things, or with siblings of opposite … Continue reading

April 1, 2015
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Girls on Ice

I’m all about new experiences and allowing the girls to try new things.  Sam has definitely taught me that, as it is very much her personality to be open and try new things.  Jamie and I are more of the … Continue reading

March 26, 2015
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The “Illusion” of a Choice

I don’t exactly remember how or where or when I learned this; but I was told that a key parenting strategy in minimizing conflict and full-blown tantrums, was to give the kids a choice.  Granted, we parents have the daunting … Continue reading

March 1, 2015
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Raising Readers

It’s in all our flyers, memos, homework folders and parenting discussions.  Teaching a child to read is important.  Make them love reading?  All the more. Admittedly I took this notice for granted.  Not because I didn’t agree, but because I … Continue reading

February 18, 2015
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Girl Scout Cookies, Anyone?

As if our schedules weren’t already busy enough, Sam came up to me one day and asked if she could be a Girl Scout. Sam’s interest in Girl Scouts was sparked because the five girls that she plays with in … Continue reading

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