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Friday the 13th: When a Teacher Calls

»Posted by on Apr 13, 2012 in goals, grades, parenting, pittsburgh mom, tears for fears | 0 comments

I’m up again this week at PittsburghMom.com. It’s almost the end of the school year. We just started the 4th quarter. How has it been going so far? Well, check in at my latest post, but be warned. For just as those horror movies always throw a curve, I’m throwing you one as well. Report cards just came...

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I Hate Reality Television, But, Well, I’m Hooked on The Voice

»Posted by on Mar 1, 2012 in cee lo green, pittsburgh mom | 0 comments

This week at Pittsburgh Mom, I make a confession. I watch The Voice. And I let the kids watch, too! “WAIT! YOU DON’T LET YOUR KIDS WATCH TV DURING THE WEEK!” And, “YOU HATE REALITY TV!” I know, I know. But, seriously, how do you turn down a chance to watch Cee Lo pet that %^$% white cat? Head over to Pittsburgh Mom to catch my thoughts on the whole...

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My Little (Not-So-Little) Honest Abe

»Posted by on Feb 15, 2012 in Harper, honesty, ipod, parenting, pittsburgh mom | 0 comments

It’s that time again. I’m up at Pittsburgh Mom, and once again I’m talking about my children. ‘Cause I’m a Mom. Who writes. And lives in the Pittsburgh area. Thus . . . well, you get it. Enjoy.

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Pittsburgh Mom: Village Parenting 101

»Posted by on Feb 2, 2012 in ipod, parenting, pittsburgh mom | 0 comments

My latest piece, Village Parenting, is now up at PittsburghMom.com! “It takes a village” is a great phrase, yes? However, I often wonder if we mean it. Are we all really extending a hand in helping each other raise our children? I like the idea. So I’ve stacked my parenting deck with some great friends. Enjoy.

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Pittsburgh Mom: Wish I Didn’t Have To Write This One

»Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Beaver, Harper, pittsburgh mom, Zane | 0 comments

My latest at PittsburghMom.com. Not a piece I enjoyed writing. But. This is the world in which I live. Talk to your children. Today. Tomorrow. And if they say, “Mom, you’ve already talked to me about this.” Tell them, “I’m the Mom. Sit down. I’m talking to you about it again.” Be well.

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My Son Can Read!

»Posted by on Jan 6, 2012 in pittsburgh mom, reading, Shamless plug, Uncategorized, Zane, Zaneisms | 1 comment

New at Pittsburgh Mom “Zane is Reading! The Tabloids . . .” is now available for your reading pleasure. Who knew reading would be such an adventure? Please visit my page, Carpool Mom, over at Pittsburgh Mom and  join us in celebrating my son’s smarts. If you are offended by the word “boob”, don’t go there. I warned you.

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