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Author Archives: Suzita
Helping Your Child Start a Small Business
During the Depression my stepfather, Dan, helped his family survive by purchasing fruit and vegetables at the farmers’ market. Then he sold them door to door in the wealthier neighborhoods of his city from his homemade wooden wagon. He was … Continue reading
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Summer Updates
Due to my expanded summertime childcare hours, part two of our D.I.Y. home project, and a train trip to San Francisco, I will not be posting for the next two weeks. In the meantime here are some updates people have … Continue reading
Natural Consequences Are Painful to Observe
“I think I’m going to miss you guys a little, but mostly it will be really fun.” These were Daniel’s parting words as he left with his grandparents for a week-long trip to Yellowstone. Elderhostel, recently re-named Road Scholar, organizes … Continue reading
How Not to Read Shakespeare
My plan had such potential! Why did it crash and burn so quickly? I wanted to read some Shakespeare with my kids this summer. When I mentioned my idea to a few other parents, one loaned me a version of … Continue reading
Raising Your Spirited Child While D.I.Y. Remodeling
When my son Stephen was a year old, I visited my aunt and cousins in Seattle. While we toured their recently renovated home, my aunt commented that kids have different “space needs” as they grow, and ideally one can expand … Continue reading
“The Story of Stuff” with Kids
School ends tomorrow, as I write this. We don’t have much in the way of camps or full-day activities set up for the kids, part of the me-not-working decision. (See previous post.) Instead we undertake what I refer to as … Continue reading
Setting Goals: Unexpected Results
Summer vacation is right around the corner. I always get a little panicky this time of year. The entire summer yawns out before us. And my three energetic kids rarely transition smoothly into its less-structured rhythms. Recently I saw something … Continue reading
Don’t Eat That Marshmallow Or You’ll Hurt Your S.A.T. Scores!
Setting: Our family computer Stephen (12): “I want to show you something awesome Ben taught me to do on Google Earth!” Daniel (10): “I got here first! I want to watch that YouTube video Colin sent me!” Annie (7): “Well, … Continue reading
Sweet Spots: Helping Your Kids Find ENOUGH in Their Lives.