Parenting on Shine

Getting By With A Little Help From Friends.

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by Risa Green (Tales from the Mommy Track)

It’s getting easier. I feel like myself again, sort of. More like, a sadder, emptier version of myself, but at least that’s better than the constantly…

Unexpected

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"...there is a season..." …

Thanksgiving: Are You Naughty Or Nice?

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When you lament about tucking away your second helping of mashed potatoes, you are teaching your daughters a big lesson -- though not a good one.

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Would you treat your kid like a dog?

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And here you thought South Park was a spoof. Turns out the episode in which Cesar Millan--aka the Dog Whisperer--is hired to “train” Cartman was on to something. According to the New York Times, a growing number of parents are finding great parenting advice from the trainer who specializes in getting bad dogs to be good.

Astrology.com Daily MomScopes - Wednesday November 25, 2009

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
If you can't seem to get revved up to tackle those holiday preparations, try another approach. Leaving everything until the last minute is unwise. But delegating some tasks to other family members will help lighten your load and make it all the more enjoyable.
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Astrology.com Daily MomScopes - Tuesday November 24, 2009

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
It's another one of those days when things -- such as your wallet, keys and such -- seem to walk away on their own. You most likely misplaced them, so instead of accusing your tyke, get them onsides. They just might remember where you left them last.
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Astrology.com Daily MomScopes - Monday November 23, 2009

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Keep an open mind today. A coworker or another mom may table an idea that at first blush seems ridiculous. But after some consideration, it will grow on you. Give it a chance, and you may be surprised at how much you agree with it in the end.
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What's the worst thing your kid has done in a restaurant?

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I remember the first time I took my son LBZ to a restaurant. He was 3 months old and I was out of my skull with worry. What if he howled like a banshee? What if I couldn't make him stop? What if other people snarled and shot us get-away-from-my-Sunday looks? I wasn't so far from my…

Snapshots of 2009: Growing Up Too Fast

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All this week and next, we'll be revisiting our favorite family photos and memories of 2009. Here is our first entry. This photo of my daughter Ramona captures a wistful but joyous moment this past October at a local farm outside of Portland, Oregon. This snapshot memorializes her two front teeth, which she yanked out herself the following week. (As you can see, they're barely hanging on in the picture!)

Time Magazine Says Step Back Helicopter Parents.

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by Leslie Morgan Steiner (Two Cents on Working Motherhood)

Yesterday I was chatting with a bunch of my favorite moms at school. Our kids are in 5th and 7th grades. This…