Meltdowns are never fun. If your kid has had one of these, I probably need not explain why this is. But for the uninitiated, let me quickly introduce the phenomenon. As defined here, meltdowns are cases when your child is “so emotionally overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings that [they] can no longer control them or hideContinue reading “Ray & COVID-19 Meltdowns”
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Preach vs. Practice
Confession time: Our house is almost always a huge mess. My kids leave stuff around the house all the time, and forget to put it away. Same goes for their rooms. As a result, lots of annoying stuff happens – people can’t find toys or books, cloths get stepped on and possessions are crushed andContinue reading “Preach vs. Practice”
Beyond PotatoLad (or: how to encourage healthy eating)
When I approached the task of getting my kids to eat healthy, I was pretty calm about the whole thing. I had a plan: I’d let Michelle handle it. It made the most sense. Michelle is a very balanced cook and eats a wide variety of foods. She is very detail-oriented, and tracks what everyoneContinue reading “Beyond PotatoLad (or: how to encourage healthy eating)”
GoodEnoughParenting 