Monday Musings – Is “Unschooling” a Good Idea?
Okay, I have to admit that I was a bit shocked while reading this article. It’s all about parents who have decided to “unschool” their kids. Yea, I didn’t know what it was either, but thankfully to...
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“Let Them Eat Cake!” “Mom, remember?! I need cupcakes for my bake sale tomorrow!!” A cold sweat broke out all over my body and visions of cake-making late into the night entered my head. I was tired. I...
View ArticleI Separated My Twins at School and Guess What Happened?
My twins were separated at school and this is what happened Some time back, I pondered the question “Should twins be separated at school?” After all, my boys are identical twins: they’ve literally been...
View ArticleThe Back-To-School Burden
Maybe it’s time to rethink the whole “back-to-school” season Many kids stress about going back to school, but not for the reasons you may think. Ever hear of “keeping up with the Joneses? You’re a...
View ArticleIN THE NEWS: Some Things Are Non-Negotiable
Negotiating grades? I don’t think so. Well, we’ve really done it now. We’re living in an upside down world where not only is the tail wagging the dog, but in is out and up is down. It’s a mad, mad, mad...
View ArticlePTAN Retro Memory #8 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Remember Ferris Bueller’s (brilliant) Day Off? Ferris Bueller was every teen’s hero back in 1986, and his smooth yet deceptive style got him both the car and the girl, and not necessarily in that...
View ArticlePTAN Podcast Episode 9: Free-Range Parenting in an Age of Fear
Free-Range Parenting in an Age of Fear She was crowned the unwanted title of “World’s Worst Mom” when she decided to let her nine-year-old son ride the New York subway alone back in 2008. And while...
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