Saturday, February 4, 2012
Potty training is about 20 different skills, so when are kids potty trained? When they have mastered all these skills? Some of them? One of them?
“So how old were your kids when they were potty trained?” an elderly (are we still allowed to use that adjective?) lady asked me at the grocery store. I can tell by her tone that my mothering will be judged by my answer. “They were both out of diapers at 2,” I say. “Oh wonderful,” she nods approvingly. “Yes, all the kids used to be potty trained by 2, but now everyone does it so late, up to 4 sometimes.” “Four?” I pretend to be appalled. Am I lying to her? Yes and no. Potty training is about 20 different skills: going number one on the potty, going No. 2 on the potty, going without being prompted, stopping playing to go, not going in the bath tub, not going in the pool, using indoor plumbing instead of the grass, pulling up your pants, …
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Do sexual and domestic violence issues get diluted or not? This month's task force meeting debates the impact of its new name, which is still up for discussion.
Do not water down the only task force that addresses domestic and sexual violence throughout all of Pasco County. That's my advice to members of the Task Force Formerly Known as the Sexual and Domestic Violence Task Force of Pasco County. (This reminds me of The Artist Formerly Known as Prince who was then doing business as that weird symbol...) The Task Force tentatively voted in late May to drop "domestic and sexual violence" from its common-use name and expand its services in East Pasco. Its new name is "Family and Community Task Force of East Pasco," but Task Force members are continuing to debate the decision. I want the task force's focus to be clear and not clear as mud. I don't want them to drop "domestic and sexual violence" …
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day excursions, fun in the sun, and kayaking on gorgeous rivers...my kind of family adventure, and nature is still free
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Today on Frugal Family, Analyn Megison, a Patch columnist and member of our Moms Council, gives her opinon on best places to enjoy the great outdoors. There are a lot of great things to do and enjoy here, and all you need is a sense of …
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Here are our tips for finding the best deals in and near town
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Today on Frugal Family, Analyn Megison, a Patch columnist and member of our Moms Council, gives her opinon on best places to find a private tutor. There are a lot of tutors out there, and I have listed a few helpful routes to locating one that …
Analyn Megison
11:05 am on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Steven, I agree, the best things in life are free. Thanks for these great ideas! more ›