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parenting
The Trouble With Screens
Last week I did the most dangerous thing I have ever done as a parent. I took away everyone’s screens. Currently I have 4 frustrated children. They must hate when I order parenting books. If I had my way I would have 5 frustrated children but the oldest I cannot control that much as he … Continue reading The Trouble With Screens
Unplugged
I recently blogged about our kids and screen time. At the time I was wavering. It seemed like nothing we could do would help find a balance for our kids and their phones/iPods. Their phones had become a tiny gaming system, ironically unable to function as needed, for communication. Except our daughter’s. She used hers … Continue reading Unplugged
Screen Kids
This isn’t the first blog about the subject. I’m sure there are thousands out there. And this isn't a "here's how it's done" post either. It’s a struggle for everyone and I’m not sure there’s an easy solution, as much as I’d like it to be. Or I’m in too deep to see the … Continue reading Screen Kids
As They Grow
As our youngest just recently turned 4, I feel as though I’m slowing climbing out of the trenches of hard-core motherhood and into foreign land. It’s not quite a land of paradise, but the trenches are behind me and while there are stumbling blocks and surprises ahead, I feel like the sun is starting to … Continue reading As They Grow
The Brighter Side of Parenthood Guest Blog 1-22-16)
Every parent can relate, I know. And, my kids are probably no different than other kids. But, one of the most fun parts of jumping into parenting a brood of five has been the number of wonderfully hilarious things I’ve heard from the children. Of course, they are funnier in context, so partly this list … Continue reading The Brighter Side of Parenthood Guest Blog 1-22-16)
My Parents (3-30-16)
Here’s a little warm and fuzzy blog about my parents: My parents, in some ways, are typical Midwestern, middle age people. They are conservative, the live in a tiny little town, they have been married for over 45 years, raised three kids on a single income so my mom could stay at home. They got … Continue reading My Parents (3-30-16)
The Funny Little Guy
I had the fortune of having the last week to spend with our #5. The other kids were gone to dad’s and my wife had to be TDY for the week. It was a luxurious week of low parenting demands, snacking, and relaxing. We had a great time together but I thought I would capture … Continue reading The Funny Little Guy
Parenting Blah Blah Blah-Entitlement
It’s another mothering blog, so I apologize, but it seems to occupy my mind and my life quite a bit. Read this and I promise a juicy blog post by next week. Confession: I have entitled kids. Now, not all the way entitled, sometimes I’ve stuck to my guns. I don’t picture my kids so … Continue reading Parenting Blah Blah Blah-Entitlement
Just the 7 of Us 