No one can see if I’m on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor, or even standing on my head in the corner, because no one can see me at all.
I’m invisible. The invisible Mom. Some days I am only a pair of hands, nothing more: Can you fix this? Can you tie this? Can you open this?
Ironically, this is how Word Girl’s bio reads on the official PBS site: “Able to bend steel, fly at the speed of sound, and pause clocks long enough to prolong bedtime . . .”
I don’t know about that other stuff, but she just stuck it to me with her bedtime skills.
Are you the man of the house only until it’s invaded by a dive-bombing wasp? Does this dangerous menace transform you into a quivering sissy? If so, this article is for you. In it you will learn an ancient secret technique that will turn the tables and return to you your status as a cunning and fearless husband and father.
Teasing can be hurtful, frustrating and confusing. But if handled right, you may be able to turn the situation into an opportunity to increase your child’s trust in you and confidence in herself.
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a king living happily with his queen and two princesses. All was well in this particular kingdom until one evening. The king was putting the final touches on some speech or declaration and was just preparing to retire to the royal [...]
How’d that headline grab ya?
I bet (though you may not be aware) it got “grabbier” after that one little word—the smallest one–“or”.
As if you can’t to both. Like you have to choose.
It’s like this: When it comes to matters of faith or spirituality (or whatever you want to call it), I think there are [...]
Normally, when confronting salvation army bell ringers, I try to look very busy and avoid eye contact. They make me feel guilty. If I can go out of my way to avoid them by sneaking in a side or back entrance I will.
I’m a jerk, make no excuses for it, and have no [...]
