When I was in the trenches of parenting babies and toddlers, I didn't understand the allure of summer. When you're in the midst of diapers and midnight feedings and toddler tantrums, June 10 is no different than October 10 or March 10. It's like Groundhog Day, but at least in … [Read more...] about The Summer to Savor
Kids
Allow Me to (Power) Point Something Out to You, Dear Parents.
This is most definitely not a cell phone. This is most definitely a problem. For the last week or so, Elena's been acting weird. Or, at least, wierder than usual for your average tween. We're slowly getting accustomed to the mood swings, the tears, the grumbles and grunts. … [Read more...] about Allow Me to (Power) Point Something Out to You, Dear Parents.
Chicken Audition
I promise this picture will make complete sense by the time you finish reading. Reading to a boy has proven to be a different endeavor than reading to a girl. While Elena was up for just about any story, as long as you were reading aloud and simultaneously scratching her back, … [Read more...] about Chicken Audition
Transitioning from Montessori to Public School in Kindergarten: How & Why We Made the Decision
Last week I reflected our transition from Montessori to public school for Elena, two years after the decision was made. We are on the verge of making that transition again, but this time with Eli, and at a much younger age. Many of you have shared how helpful my other posts … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Montessori to Public School in Kindergarten: How & Why We Made the Decision
Montessori to Public School: 2 Years Later
This time 2 years ago, we were preparing to transition Elena from Montessori to public school. For 6 years, all she had known was a Montessori classroom, and while we knew that it was time to make the change, we were still very nervous. As I wrote at the end of the school year … [Read more...] about Montessori to Public School: 2 Years Later