In the spirit of Douglas Adams, author of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” here are the answers to the questions: The answer is not “42.” However, –the internet is a type of universe. –surfing the internet is a more efficient, economical type of travel. –“It is known that there are an infinite number of […]
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Top 10 Lies Kids Tell
Kids lie. They just do. Some do it more frequently than others while an especially rare form of child will lie just once, never to sin again. Yeah. Right. “You are so busted,” said big brother to little brother, who sported a chocolate mustache while yet denying he’d used up the last of the chocolate […]
My Child Has a Crush on an Adult
Yes. It’s true. My child does have a crush on an adult, his summer camp counselor. When he first confessed it, admittedly, I felt a little jealous. I mean, wasn’t I supposed to be his first and only crush, his first love until he grows up, falls in love and jilts me for another woman?Come on. Admit […]
4 Favorite Tips for Teaching Children to Be Good Neighbors
Three summers ago, we moved. Our new across the street neighbor came by and said, “If there’s anything at all you need—anything—please ask.” I could see her sincerity on her face and hear it in her voice. So a few hours later, exhausted from directing movers, cleaning cabinets, unpacking boxes, and supervising my children, I […]
Joan Rivers: A Role Model Like No Other
If you haven’t heard the news, Joan Rivers, a ferocious comedienne, an extraordinary professional, a compassionate, outspoken role model, and the funniest woman I’ve ever seen died after suffering cardiac and respiratory arrest during a minor, medical procedure. She was 81. Funny people–I mean really funny people–make the world a brighter place, a lot more […]
When Are Children Ready to Learn About Evil?
When are children ready to learn about evil? Are the concepts of good and evil something that should be actively taught or do children passively absorb these cultural norms from their environment? Pondering these questions I realized that I cannot remember the first time I heard about the Holocaust and chances are you don’t either. […]
Auditory Processing Disorder: Should Your Child Be Tested?
Auditory Processing Disorder: it’s what the experts call it when your child’s hearing is just fine, but she doesn’t always understand what is said. Does your child say, “What?” no matter how loud or slow you say things? Is she agitated in noisy public spaces? Does she greet most questions with a blank stare? She […]