The problem with old books is that they often have outdated ideas in them. But rather than skipping over the bits of books we don’t agree with or buying versions that have the tricky bits edited out, it’s better for parents to talk to our kids about those outdated ideas directly.
Not that we’re counting down or anything… We hope your days this week are both merry and bright. And from Daddyo, a few links for your…
How old you think Santa is depends on who you think Santa is. Here we check the ages of the top six contenders: Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Albert Einstein, the Norse god Odin, and Kris Kringle.
Scene: On a cold wintry night not too long ago, Mommyo got into the car where Daddyo and The Five-Year-Old were waiting. Daddyo: “We were just…
The recent events in Newtown are crushingly sad. So sad that I didn’t think about Caterpickles after I heard about it, and you will have seen…
In the middle of writing a letter to Santa, something rather unsettling occurred to The Five-Year-Old: “Mommyo, when Santa brings you kitties, are they already spayed?”…
The Five-Year-Old, strapping herself into the car on the way home from school this week: “Mommyo, you don’t have to tell me what you’re giving me…
Simply devastating. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the affected families. “Authorities in Connecticut responded to a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary…
Puppy mills are the worst. Imagine bringing a puppy home for your five-year-old only to have it die a few days later. Even when the puppies survive, animal welfare experts say that puppies from these mills can suffer permanent emotional damage from their extremely traumatic start in life.
If you are looking for a new puppy, I strongly encourage you to adopt or purchase your new family member from a local animal shelter, rescue group, or reputable breeder. Take the time to tour the facilities where the dogs are housed to ensure that the living conditions are humane and sanitary.
Asteroids, cats, and wolves — oh my!
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