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I watch every show on PBS Kids (except Caillou) so you don’t have to: Part 5
I watch every show on PBS Kids (except Caillou) Part 4
Hello from North Haven! It actually FEELS like spring, finally! So we’ve been outside a lot more, and watching a lot less PBS Kids lately, which is great! It also means that tick checks have started up again, during which my darling, precious, dainty daughter “tooted” directly in my face and then laughed so hard […]
Asking “What can I let go of?” in spring
Hello from North Haven! Despite early March’s best efforts, spring seems to be in progress! The mud is deepening, the robins are flocking, and pussywillows glisten by the side of the road. With spring comes spring cleaning. When the weather truly warms up, I’ll be packing away Penrose’s snow things in hopes they’ll still fit […]
I don’t know much about Tu Bishvat, but I know I love trees
Practice, honesty and modeling are a recipe for success at the dentist’s
Celebrating Pride Month on an Island with a Three-Year-Old
What to Watch, Read and Wear to Beat Those Gender Stereotypes
Hello from North Haven! My daughter Penrose turns three on Sunday. When she was born I imagined her growing up in cargo pants and overalls, t-shirts and jeans. I’d describe my own style as comfortable low-femme – I’m happiest with bare feet wearing something loose and cottony – but of course my female offspring wants to […]
At Knowledge Fair, hard work and creativity is on display
This is my twelfth Knowledge Fair at North Haven Community School, and one of the best, in my opinion.