the parenting files - She Laughs at the Days

Modesty Protects? Since when?

His name was Dennis, he was schizophrenic. He was sleeping in the makeshift room in our basement that my dad set up […]

Dear Neighborhood Parent, As it has become apparent that your child wishes to play with my child and that my child enjoys […]

…over school time starting late because the Boy made me tea while I was in the shower and then tea for himself […]

“What did you feed her mommy?” The dentist was peering over her blue mask and the supine form of my 3 year […]

Why? Well, they wanted to know why mommy was crying for one. But the real reason is that I think it’s a […]

We are on our way to the laundry room. The girl lingers at the door, clearly ready to make a bolt for […]

The Boy kneels on the floor sobbing, surveying what used to be an entire fort for his army guys to defend, complete […]

“Mama. Mama. Mama,” she calls, “Just one more thing.” My hand hovers on the doorknob, poised for escape. On the other side […]

We both look like children in this photo. Eight just seems so old. Only two years away from being a tween. Gah! […]

There is this thing I try every so often with my kids. When I can see that they are on the verge […]