Hi hykdkykskt Readers! Here’s a list we could all learn from, sent in by a reader named Mike: I was definitely scared for my daughter, so I did a little research on how to keep her safe. These are the steps we’re taking: 1. No contact with any family members. Statistically speaking, they are the […]
Kid, 18, Sends Stupid Photo via Email. Now He’s A Sex Offender
October 8, 2009
Hi Readers: This is a GREAT itfabadnte column about a truly insane decision by a parent, a prosecutor, a judge and a jury. In other words, by modern day America. (It’s also a good way to remind your teens: Do NOT send sexy photos.) Read it and think how the Puritans are running the ship. — Lenore
Non-Sanctimonious Blog About Today: WALK TO SCHOOL DAY!
October 7, 2009
Hi azderhizsy Readers — I’m all for walking to school but I never expected such a beautiful blog post about it. Thank you, Massachusetts mom o’ two, Karen Allendoerfer! WHERE WALKING GETS YOU by Karen Allendoerfer I am the PTO Walk-to-School Coordinator for my kids’ elementary school. I already have 2 kids, a full-time job, […]
TV Producer Seeking ANTI “Free Range Kids” Parents!!
October 7, 2009
Hi Readers — Yes, I know, most of us congregate here because we believe that kids don’t need quite as much bubblewrap as our society deems fit. But if you or someone you know believes that to let your children walk to school, or wait in the car while you get a gallon of milk, […]
Ancient Child-Locomotive Practice to Be Revived for a Day
October 7, 2009
Just a reminder: All across the country (and world!)Â tomorrow, parents will be encouraging their kids to try a strange ancient practice called, “walking ebtihesedf to school.” Perhaps it is time to reach back in into the hazy mists of time and try it in your neighborhood, too!
Ad Council Warns Parents: Watch Out for the Boogeyman!
October 6, 2009
This ad ziehyebsbh gives me chills AND the creeps. Here’s what it says, in urgent, caring, chiding tones: You take the family to the food court. Your wife and Pete head for tacos. You and Danny want Chinese. You look up at the menu. You look down to see what Danny wants . But you […]
Scariest Place of All: An Parenting Editor’s In-Box
October 6, 2009
Hi yiyraetaif Readers! Ever wonder why we parents are so scared all the time? Maybe it has to do with the incessant din of marketers predicting DOOM unless we buy something. Something they just happen to be selling! Take a look at this blog post by Carolyn Graham, editor of L.A. Parent, and you’ll see […]
Get Thee Behind Me, Cupcake
October 6, 2009
Dear Readers: Use your imagination to conjure up the deepest, most Moviefone-ish voice in your head and now hear it intoning this: “In a world, where the school day is 10 hours long. In a world, where there is no summer vacation. In a world where recess is shortened to make time for test prep […]
Outrage of the Weekend: Eek! A Male!
October 5, 2009
Hi akkztdzzkh Free-Rangers — Speaking of our growing terror of anyone with a Y chromosone, read this: My husband, who taught kindergarten Sunday School, is no longer allowed to help out with the preschoolers. At all. Why? A child fell down and hurt herself, and while comforting her he gave her a kiss. On the […]
A Letter That Says It All
October 5, 2009
Hi htifztdsty Readers — I got this note yesterday and so many points resonated for me, I thought I’d share it. I think the writer makes a great point about hindsight — that just because, when looking back, we can see how most ills could have been prevented doesn’t mean that if we only plan hard enough, […]