Better Than Yarn

We're readers in our house. Biblophiles. Book enthusiasts. So, when it comes to gifts- particularly gifts for kids - we usually g...

I'm finally coming out from under the oppressive, depressive fog, and, for the first time in a long time, I'm feeling really, reall...

There is a lot of value in letting kids be bored. It's in all of the parenting books I recommend when asked (especially  Positive Discip...

Resilience has been the topic of discussion at school, so naturally, it's been on my mind. I was talking to a friend about Mom, and ab...

This year, Genevieve has been in the 4-day class at her preschool. What that means is that, along with the fantastic play-based curriculum,...

[I've waited to share this story for a year, because I'm hoping that my friend won't remember it as clearly as I do.] Last y...

Last Friday, both kids hit major milestones. Rex learned how to clap, which is delightful and ridiculous, because we all cheer and clap ...

 Dear Andrew; Happy Father's Day! The day Genevieve was born was the day we became parents, and the day Rex was born, our family was c...

Genevieve has discovered jokes, and humor. It's very funny listening to her trying to put together original jokes- particularly after sh...

Once upon a time, when KidBrotherSam was a little guy in diapers, my mother was tired. Exhausted. Positively knackered. Obvious, right? It...