Posts by dbsam

gift cards for a gas station near campus   or put the $$ in his bank account in case he needs it once he is at school.

My children are turning 9 the end of June.  I love the idea of an outdoor house party but I am leery of the weather.  We live in the Midwest and it is sort of unpredictable.   My children have had five parties over...

Quote: Originally Posted by ollyoxenfree  Envy is contagious. If children observe that their parents are envious and dissatisfied, they are likely to feel the same way. I've tried to teach my dc to admire without...

Quote: Originally Posted by Momsteader  What grades are your kiddos? If you have younger kiddos who may use the books, you could pick up from the beginning, and adjust from there. My kids liked them, but found them...

Thank you for all he replies.  I've decided it is not really a problem, just the way their relationship is at this time. I did not want to force them to change, partly because in many ways it is nice.  I was just...

My children are finishing third grade at a Montessori school and we may be homeschooling next year.  I’ve read about the Life of Fred math series and am considering purchasing it.  On the website, they recommend any child...

This is a basic coleslaw recipe my dad made when I was growing up.   I loved it when I was little.  On really hot days, we used to have this coleslaw, sliced tomatoes and corn on the cob for dinner. I am going to try...

Quote: Originally Posted by Viola    Of course you don't think your kids are better--you just actually love them better than you do any other child. :D   That's true! I used to reply to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by moominmamma  Yeah, I'm not sure it's a specifically Scandinavian sentiment. I imagine a celebratory cake in a classroom for a departing student would be awkward here in my part of North...

Looks like the higher level books might be a motivator - even if short term.  I am trying to get the kids to school this morning...but they will not stop playing piano!