Tag Archives: toys
How to Fix a Booboo
One night in the bath, my 3-year-old accidentally stabbed me in the face with a toy unicorn. Shocked, I yelled out, causing him to cry. I hastily wrapped him in his favorite green towel. “Can I kiss it better?” I … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged accidents, bath time, Ben Bernstein, booboo, children, conversation, injury, love, parenting, reacation, shame, toys, unicorn
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Parental Bribe
To declutter the kids rooms, consider bribes. Yes, bribes. Remove all toys except a few keepers. Give your child $20 and tell them every toy they retrieve will cost $1
Posted in Charity, Reflections
Tagged bribes, children, conversation, declutter, family, financial values, finical advisor, integrity, money, obligations, organzation, parenting, problem solving, realationships, thoughtfulness, toys
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Playing With Dolls
It was Los Angeles in the 1950s, and my mother was ahead of her time. After my older sister, Debbie, got a doll, I wanted one just like hers. Of course my mother said yes. My mother’s friend, June, came … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged acceptance, ally, children, Daniel Nathanson, different, diversity, gender, joy, Judgemental, lean in, LGBQT, LGBQTIA, love, parenting, sexual orientation, superpower, toys
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Joy
Comical Explanation
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Care free, children, Comical Explanation, fun, happiness, joy, memories, playtime, seasonal, Swing, tire swing, toys, trees
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Real Life of an MSW 