My parents are Indian (well, that makes me Indian too, of course, but I was raised in the States). All cultural signs point to India. My dad was an engineer. He is very mathy and analytical. He's always been insanely smart, though I didn't recognize it until I was in my 30s. I … [Read more...] about I Have a Liberal Arts Degree
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I Finally Wrote About Sandy Hook Elementary
My children do not watch the news. We make a concerted effort to balance sugar coating their world and telling them the truth. The thing is, the "truth" to 9 and 7 year olds is vastly different that the "truth" to adults. We want to shelter the boys as much as we can while doling … [Read more...] about I Finally Wrote About Sandy Hook Elementary
Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children
Just before Christmas, my friend Stacy wrote about her commitment to Mercy for America's Children. She serves on the board, and as a teacher and a mother, she has special perspective on the hearts and minds of children. I applaud her contribution to our community every single … [Read more...] about Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children
Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship
I have always said the worst thing about parenting is other parents. It can be a challenge when you take different discipline paths in the midst of a play date. It can be irksome to listen to the overbearing sports parent cheer and denigrate in the same breath. It is intimidating … [Read more...] about Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship
Before You Gorge, Give.
2012 was a pretty marvelous year for me. Sure, there were plenty of downs to my ups, but all in all there was much joy and reason to celebrate. The world saw some unspeakable acts of horror. There were obscene displays of consumerism in the midst of severe financial hardship for … [Read more...] about Before You Gorge, Give.
Thank You, Teachers
Despite the anxiety we parents feel today, imagine what teachers are struggling with. They must juggle yet another ball as they carry on with the day, pretending to operate as if last Friday never happened. They balance the everyday needs of our children with the … [Read more...] about Thank You, Teachers
