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I was so bummed when the doctor’s office told me my surgery was scheduled for December 22. I didn’t want to be the wet blanket who ruined the holidays for my family. Who would make dinner? Who would finish the decorating? Who would bake the cookies? I consoled myself with the fact that at least having...

My mother-in-law is going home today after a nine-day visit. There have been a lot of plusses to having her with us: She cooks and cleans while we’re at work. She does laundry. She lets us pick our own Christmas presents. She’s an incredible woman. She knits, crochets, quilts, sews, embroiders, gardens...

I've long been aware of the importance of parental involvement in their child's school--some say it's the single most important parenting step to ensure a child's success--but this is the first year I've been able to to get involved through volunteering tutor time. It has turned out...

The ongoing saga of Jack: It really did seem cruel to deny Jack the Mommy time we'd planned, and sometimes I think backing off all the punishment and allowing for a time to be close again does more to improve behavior than all the denied privileges. Do I sound like I'm making excuses for myself...

Jack's on red again! This time the little yellow note says when all the kids were lined up to go to their karate class, he got out of line and sat down at one of the computers. When he was told to get back in line, he said that was the only place he was allowed to play computer games, and refused...

Jack's in trouble again. This time the little yellow note from his after-school dojo says he wouldn't stay in his seat, but usually the notes say he wouldn't stop talking, or clowning around. I think it's all pretty typical 6-year-old boy stuff, but a couple weeks ago we freaked out when...

If you've heard this lament a thousand times, you can click away now and my feelings won't be hurt. But if you're a parent like me, and you feel guilty because evenings are so hard, read on. You're in the company of a friend now. I get off at 6:00. My son's after-school program closes...