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lessons from the Duggars
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008I’ve been somewhat fascinated by several episodes of the TV series about Christian homeschooling family the Duggars, 17 Kids and Counting. Whether or not you are already into megafamilies, DIY education, charismatic religion or very long hairstyles, I think there are lessons to be learned about what makes people happy from this show (assuming [...]
older isn’t necessarily better for parenting
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Here is a passage from the book I bought today, Through the Children’s Gate by Adam Gopnik. It’s about how people have kids older these days, and how older parents (or older dads like himself, anyway) are more emotionally involved in the lives of their kids:
My own dad- father of six, grandfather of fourteen- said [...]
bad parents strike again!
Thursday, September 11th, 2008(Update: just to make clear, yes this is a Sarah Palin post really, I just ended up not mentioning her directly. And, catching up after my computer-free UK trip, I must mention Hillary Johnson’s wonderful essay about Palin, every word of which I happen to agree with.)
Just a few of Sarah Palin’s innocent victims…
We [...]
2 fund-raising tips from my daughter
Monday, July 14th, 2008I personally have very little moneymaking talent per se, if there is such a thing, and concentrate instead on getting fantastic value for money from my life. A good approach for most of us, as it’s easier to improve your finances by spending less than by earning more or both (the two other methods), due [...]
the Swedish chef making donuts
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008As recommended by my son…
fear of rejection
Monday, July 7th, 2008I commented on Penelope Trunk’s great post here about the downside of shared care (both parents working and doing childcare part-time).
The fact is, any combination of parenting and work is going to involve some kind of sacrifice compared to your liberated no-kids-yet existence. It’s even quite easy to figure out the choices- just pick [...]
daft video of the day
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008An amusing summary of what the Harry Potter oeuvre is all about, done with puppets (recommended by my son, who is about the best age to appreciate it):
justifying evil
Monday, June 16th, 2008I have a lot of sympathy for divorced fathers with limited access to their children. They’re in the same boat as me. But peacemaking is the answer in any case where your children aren’t in direct danger, and men need to accept that responsibility, despite their lack of oestrogen.
So this statement by British group [...]
Heloise’s kitchen hints, musing about women & family
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Before putting food in the freezer, put it inside nylon stockings so the bags don’t freeze together. Make a canister set by spraying your collection of large coffee cans. When waxing your floors, also wax the feet of your furniture. Use old washing-machine water for mopping your floor.
Not sure how useful all those tips [...]
one source of endless knowledge and connection per child
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008There’s a kid in this coffee shop where I am working right now, with one of these. Her mother is working in a pair on another table. Personally I think one laptop per child is total genius, and will certainly save the world if it needs saving, whether from war, environmental disaster or just plain [...]
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