Every so often my sons and I write to our elected officials. We voice our concerns over all sorts of things - standardized testing, military benefits, global vaccines, healthcare. Bird and Deal are 12 and 10 respectively and are keenly astute when it comes to social and political … [Read more...] about My Sons Wrote to Their Senators About Gun Control
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All My Son Wants for His 10th Birthday is to Support Education for Girls
We've just returned from an extended trip to India. I hadn't been back in 20 years, and this marked my husband and sons' first trip there. It was a momentous experience, one that I have yet to capture in a manner that is comprehensive or cohesive. I'm working on it. It's quite a … [Read more...] about All My Son Wants for His 10th Birthday is to Support Education for Girls
Farewell Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb are going on a permanent summer vacation. I am sad to see this duo go. Phineas and Ferb have been an almost daily laugh fest at our house since Bird and Deal were little. It's the first kid show that left me laughing instead of groaning. We all imitate … [Read more...] about Farewell Phineas and Ferb
I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is
Spotted at a school I visited in Kampala, Uganda. They get it. We should, too. Thursdays are my favorite day of the week. I get to spend time in Deal's fourth grade class to help with writing. I get hugs and singsong accolades before I even step over the threshold. Even my dog … [Read more...] about I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is
Bird & Deal’s Toy Gift Guide
I've been delighted to have my marketing consulting and blogging worlds intersect in the aisles of Stone's Education & Toys. This is our very own locally owned wonder emporium. Visiting the store is fabulous fun for all ages, and it's always a chore to get my boys to scoot … [Read more...] about Bird & Deal’s Toy Gift Guide
“Kid-Friendly” Food is a Disservice to Kids
I loathe the term "kid-friendly" when it comes to food. That is too often synonymous with fat-laden-greasy-sodium-overdose-fried-processed-garbage-cut-into-bite-size-nuggets. Let's just call it FLGSOFPGCIBSN for short. Now don't get me wrong. There's a time for … [Read more...] about “Kid-Friendly” Food is a Disservice to Kids
