Category Archives: Kids

Always a battle to get kids out of bed?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Kate Harmon

A recent story about a Mom blaming the fact she couldn’t get her child out of bed for school made Kate Harmon try to remember if she was good at getting up for school as a kindergartner.

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Crazy cat lady: I can never be a real mom

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Kate Harmon

Kate Harmon is a crazy cat lady. And her cat, Ginger’s recent shoulder injury may be the sign she needs that she would be a crazy overprotective mom, too.

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Motherhood is tough

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Hannah Sawyer

My long, lazy mornings are gone. It doesn’t matter if I worked until 5 a.m. anymore, at 7 a.m., Junie Bea is up to use the bathroom. She’ll fall back to sleep for a little while, but by 9 a.m., she’s … Continue reading →

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In awe of working parents in my life as I just wanted to hide last week

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Kate Harmon

Kate Harmon talks about having a bad week and being in awe of working parents who can’t selfishly hide when they’re in a funk.

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Punishing kids in the modern age

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Dan Rorabaugh

For whatever reason, I am fascinated by 21st century parenting stories. I am not a parent, and I don’t plan on being one anytime soon, but I can always get sucked in by interesting examples (both good and bad) of … Continue reading →

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How do we use Facebook?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Caryn Rupert

A website that has been a constant source of amusement and horror for me for the past couple months is stfuparentsblog.com. It’s a blog that details how parents overshare on Facebook and other sites about their children. The blogger, under … Continue reading →

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Responsibility starts with a library card

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jess Krout

Apparently, you can be 13 years old and get a library card (without a parent’s signature). Surprised? I am. Because in 2012, it’s a struggle to convince other public and private institutions you can be responsible before 30. Getting a … Continue reading →

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The bygone era of birthday cards

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Sarah Chain

I stopped by Weis yesterday morning in between the gym and work to pick up a birthday card for my dad. He turns 56 on Friday (sorry to out you, Dad), but I won’t make it home for the celebration. … Continue reading →

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Pregnant yet? How about now? Or now?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Emily Opilo

It’s time for me to make babies. I know this not because I’ve found my soul mate, gotten married and settled into a financially stable career. I know this because my insurance company tells me so. Last week, I received … Continue reading →

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Eggs whites taste like headaches

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

When I was little my Mom could, only occasionally, get me to eat eggs. She would usually scramble them, sans cheese, on toast. They were bland and I commonly left the table with a headache. When she would hard boil … Continue reading →

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