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Monthly Archives: February 2015

One of those days: What to do when it sucks to be you
22 Feb 2015

One of those days: What to do when it sucks to be you

by judy | posted in: About You | 0

“Judy…there’s water pouring into the basement!!” “I don’t know who to call, so I called you!” She was panicking. That was the frantic call I got last Thursday morning from Jenn, our store manager. The very same Thursday I decided … Continued

Child Development Stages: Keep your little one on track without pushing
22 Feb 2015

Child Development Stages: Keep your little one on track without pushing

by judy | posted in: About Your Kids | 0

He was crying bitterly. He was stomping his feet. He would not take off his boots. Or his jacket. He wanted to go home right now. He was being….very 3, and he did not want to be there. This morning … Continued

Take the Valentine’s Day Fidelity Challenge
14 Feb 2015

Take the Valentine’s Day Fidelity Challenge

by judy | posted in: About You | 0

No, this is not one of those silly online surveys. I’m not asking you to own up to any secret crushes, or fantasies of pre-commitment days. Nor am I asking you to start worrying about your partner’s time away from … Continued

A toilet is a toilet is a toilet. Unless you’re a toddler.
2 Feb 2015

A toilet is a toilet is a toilet. Unless you’re a toddler.

by judy | posted in: About Your Kids | 0

“He never sits still”, the Mom said sounding exhausted. “ I’m constantly running after him.” “And,” I said. “You never get to sit down.” “Right” she said. “I thought it would get easier once he started walking. But I’m more … Continued

Read to Me! How to teach your kid to be a good reader
2 Feb 2015

Read to Me! How to teach your kid to be a good reader

by judy | posted in: About You, About Your Kids | 0

Can you imagine living in a society where reading wasn’t allowed?Throughout history, dictators and religious extremists have used any means possible to prevent children, especially girls, from going to school and learning to read.To those extremists etc, preventing citizens from … Continued

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