A Parent and Former Teacher Explains Why She Rewards Good Report Cards
Not a Paycheck: My Children Get a Bonus Based on Their Grades


I know there are probably going to be folks who don't agree with this philosophy, but it's served us pretty well so far. What do you think?

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I kid you not: this was an actual title of an article I just had the misfortune of seeing: "How to Write an Alliteration Poetry" -- SERIOUSLY???? It was in a section of writing tutorials...

Mmmm, yes, I'm taking notes on THAT.

/endbitchrant

 I'm telling you right now that I would not let my 8- or 9-year-old daughter wear mascara and eyeliner.  There are other moms who probably wouldn't care about it one way or another and might, in fact, like the eco-friendly claims by this company that is targeting their cosmetics to tweens.

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Woohoo!  I've bugged my Facebook friends with this already, but for those of you who haven't already seen it, I've been publishing articles at Associated Content.  I'm soooo proud!

Easy Pop-Up Heart Card -- Valentine Craft to Make With Toddlers or Young Children

How To Get Your Young Children To Love Books

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 I'm brewing Santa's White Christmas coffee and you're not. 

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Something we should ALL study.

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 I'm in a summer rut.  I can't do anything that costs money and it's too hot to do anything outside (seriously... there was a heat index of 102º at 6 at night).  What is a burnt-out Mommy to do?


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 I'm eating a maple frosted donut and you're not.


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