3. a U.S. economist says that the key to happier parenting is doing less of it. This is the same economist who says if you’re happy in your parenting, you might be inclined to have a few more kids.
One Babble blogger says she doesn’t mind if her house is a little messy. Her kids eat off clean plates and wear clean clothes, but her place probably wouldn’t pass a white glove test. “My mudroom may contain actual mud and my countertops may be sticky, but my kids, my husband and I laugh a lot.” How important are shiny floors to you? Is this blogger justified, or do you agree with the comments that she’s just lazy?
So it’s school admission season in NYC and apparently 18-month-olds have to have interviews? Also, parents whose kids do and don’t get into prestigious private schools sometimes lie and get totally bitchy — Slate
How cold is too cold? Parentcentral.ca looks at schools and school boards that are holding recess indoors when the temperature dips below -25 C. At what point do you say no to outdoor activities?
Sydney Loney at the Globe and Mail says that more Canadians are choosing to live in multi-generational homes. Have you moved in with your parents or in-laws?
Continuing with our kale obsession, we’re itching to try out these kale chips from Stay-at-Stove-Dad. Kale leaves + lime juice + parmesan? Who knew.
Raising both a boy and a girl? (or boys and girls) Check out the wise words on raising boys that Good Men Project co-founder Tom Matlack shared with Babble. It *is* pretty magical when an super-active kid with seemingly endless amounts of energy will cuddle up to you at bedtime to read a story. Read more...
