Let’s Talk Kids

The Age of Reason (when is that, again?)

by Jamee

Does this sound familiar? In addition to showing up at work, doing a fantastic job, keeping hearth and home moving along with enthusiasm and brilliance (and looking great all the while,) you maintain a second career as social secretary to your children. This is the reality of many working moms and for the most part, [...]

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Vacation Conversation

by Jamee

I wish that we didn’t have to deal with issues on vacation, but wishing that is really wishing that we weren’t human. Human beings who spend significant time together will argue, complain and be emotional. The opportunity here is to let our kids know that it’s ok and that it’s possible to have a conversation, learn a few things and move on to a fabulous vacation.

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You’ll Never Eat Lunch in This Town AGAIN!

by Jamee

Well, you’ll never eat lunch in this town until 2010! I cannot think of anymore variations on the lunch I make for my three children. Peanut butter, Nutella, fresh fruit, dried fruit, protein bars, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, soup, I can’t do no more.. I CAN’T DO NO MORE!

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You are not being a good listening girl

by Jamee

Maybe if I listened better, more deeply and more often, my children would listen to me? At least I could be a better role model. So off I go armed with awareness, ready to hear my world and actually listen. I’ll let you know what happens – I’m sure you’ll be “all ears.”

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Don’t question it

by Jamee

The questions my children ask me are humorous, unnerving, mind-bending and annoying. Depending on my mood, I can field a limited number of questions in rapid-fire succession and then I need a break. Sometimes I try to give thoughtful answers. Other times I tell them to go “look it up!” At times the question is [...]

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