Archive for January 2015
Dear Children Riding In My Car
Dear Children Riding In My Car, We need to have a chat. You have lost sight of my purpose when I’m in the car. And since I spend much of my time there, we need to redefine the roles, so that I don’t go batshit insane crazy. I’ll give you a hint. My spot is... Read more »
My tummy is too big. It sticks out past my clothes, says 4-year-old.
My four-year-old daughter is getting ready for bed. As she dances around the room, singing a made-up song at the top of her lungs, she tugs off her jeans and her long-sleeved shirt. She is always moving, talking and singing loudly – to the extent that one of her big sisters reaches a point almost... Read more »
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Carrie Goldman
I am a writer, artist, wife and mother of three fantastic girls! My new children's adoption book is Jazzy's Quest: Adopted and Amazing, and my adult nonfiction book is Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs To Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear. And I LOVE chocolate!
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