Preschool

I’m riding my Fulbright Scholar wife’s coattails around Southern Italy with our three-year-old son, who’s gotten into the Old World spirit by becoming possessed by demons. Laura, my wife, blames the boy’s hellish behavior—dub “The Bad Seed” and substitute Primigi boots for patent-leather Mary Janes—on the time difference and intemperate weather. But the village priest and I … [Read more...] about Macaronic

Adorable photos of furry animals and recipes for stay-at-home activities, but the best thing about this blog is the title: No Ma'am, this IS my job. … [Read more...] about No Ma’am, this IS my job

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We recently bought two DVDs for our teenager, 16 years of age: March of the Penguins and Grizzly Man. Along with the gift, we wrote a "study guide" designed to promote thought and discussion on the subject, The Natural Order. The "study guide" featured questions which had to do with an assessment of the natural order. It suggested viewing the subject as a continuum with … [Read more...] about Grizzly Bears and Penguins

If you also have looked at Fatherville.com, you might have gotten Michael Farrell's tip of the week about limiting TV watching. Hey, I'm all for that, but eliminating the TV would take the commitment of a zealot, or the patience of a saint. Sometimes, the kids, like adults, need some down time. For example, right now, my six year-old daughter is on the second day of the flu. … [Read more...] about Watching TV