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When the Teacher is the Bully -- A Preschool Nightmare

This is a guest post by Melissa Alexander-Flanagan: “When we take our children to preschool, we want to believe they are safe.  Most of us have researched these places ahead of time.  We make visits, we talk to teachers, and most of all we try to stay involved.  These actions keep us in the loop... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
Friday at 2:06 pm
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How to Bring Friends and Family "In On It" When You Are Adopting

How to Bring Friends and Family "In On It" When You Are Adopting
Elizabeth O’Toole and her husband have adopted all three of their children, ages nine, seven and five.  During the adoption process, especially as they were preparing to adopt their first child, O’Toole spent a lot of time explaining things to her closest circle of family and friends. Explaining why they were adopting, explaining how they... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
Monday at 11:06 am
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Don't Let the Illusion of the "Mommy Wars" Create the Mommy Cyberbullies. We Can Do Better.

The Mommy Wars would largely dissolve if we all remembered that we are on the same side.  We have kids that we love, and we want to raise them right. When did it stop being so simple? The media, the politicians and the corporate world all play a part in it.  But we, the mothers... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
May 16, 2012 at 8:26 am
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Can A Teen Bully Change?

Can a teen bully change? Yes, of this I have no doubt. But how do we know if the bully has changed?  How do we know if the words, “I’ve changed,” really hold meaning? When is a stupid teen no longer a stupid teen? In all the research I have done, through all the interviews... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
May 14, 2012 at 7:34 am
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Sensory Issues Suck, and Gapers Make Things Worse

Dear Tables of People Gaping at Us in the Restaurant, I know what you saw.  You saw one of my three daughters jump abruptly up from the table during lunch, knocking her chair to the ground.  You saw her rip at her clothes, trying to remove them from touching her skin.  You saw her lash... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
May 10, 2012 at 11:02 am
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Top Ten Mother's Day Wishes for an Insanity-Free Day

Top Ten Mother's Day Wishes for an Insanity-Free Day
1. To have the kids do something the first time I ask.  Correction: I’d settle with having them do something the third or fourth time I ask.  It’s usually when I get to the nineteenth time, coupled with bribes and threats, that they first look up and say, “What?  Did you ask me something?” 2... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
May 9, 2012 at 8:44 am
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“Oh My God, Mommy, You Weigh A LOT!”

“Oh My God, Mommy, You Weigh A LOT!”
The first time I met Katie’s birthmother, who is a head taller than I am, she laughed about how different we look.  There would be no doubt that Katie was created outside of my gene pool.   Katie’s birth family has a genetic tendency to be large, and Andrew and I come from families that produce... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
May 1, 2012 at 11:29 am
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Life is Pain, Highness

Life is Pain, Highness
Flashback: It is April, 2003, and Andrew’s brother, Pete, will be marrying Kim next month.  Kim is terrific, a wonderful addition to the family.  She is a kindred spirit, easy to be around, and I am grateful to have her as another sister.  Today is Kim’s bridal shower, which I am hosting along with several... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
April 24, 2012 at 8:15 am
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How 3 Math Teachers Are Honoring the National Day of Silence at ETHS

How 3 Math Teachers Are Honoring the National Day of Silence at ETHS
Whitney Rutherford, a math teacher at Evanston Township High School, is handing out this form in all her classes today: “Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence (DOS), a national youth movement bringing attention to the silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
April 20, 2012 at 10:13 am
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The Challenges of Raising a Well-Rounded Boy - Guest Post by Melissa Alexander Flanagan

The Challenges of Raising a Well-Rounded Boy - Guest Post by Melissa Alexander Flanagan
The Challenges of Raising a Well-Founded Boy, guest post by Melissa Alexander Flanagan As a woman and a mother of a 3.5 year-old-boy, sometimes the prospect of raising him to be well-rounded feels…well, daunting.  Gender stereotypes and even bullying start to emerge at such an early age, and I’m left wondering, how will I do... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
April 19, 2012 at 11:54 am
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