Category Archives: mental health

That Time Your Child Spontaneously Gives a Speech at a Political Forum

Posted on 2018/03/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 21st 2018 So I take my kids to the library to screen this documentary about the Women’s March:     I didn’t even ask if they WANTED to.  Especially in light of the fact that Gavin recently expressed … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Tuesday with Jay

Posted on 2018/03/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, March 20th 2018 1 )  Pre-Op Emergency We start the morning in Pre-Op, scrubbing in.  Our hands are barely wet when a nurse grabs us for an “Emergency!”   She brings us to the room of a boy who is … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: From Crying to Curious

Posted on 2018/03/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 16th 2018 1)  DR. JOEKULELE!: It’s my first time partnering with Dr. Joekulele (the next newest member of the team), and we are not bad!  I enjoy his games with kids where he continually fails to guess their name, … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen My Son?

Posted on 2018/03/12 by circuskitchen

March 12, 2018    

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Olivia Surprise

Posted on 2018/03/01 by circuskitchen

Thursday March 1st 2018 Ding dong.  Who is it?  Cousin Olivia! 2018-03-01 OLIVIA SURPRISE [1:22]:   Love you Olivia! ♥♥♥♥♥

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Six Year Old Empties the Dishwasher

Posted on 2018/02/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 28th 2018 Sacred in the Mundane indeed. Look at my spectacular child!  What a joy it is for any parent to detect evidence that some parenting efforts might not be in vain. 2018-02-18 CLARAJANE EMPTIES THE DISHWASHER [30 … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: See?! Now You’ve Made Me Look Stupid Again!

Posted on 2018/02/27 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 27th 2018     1)  Lulling Babies The morning at Hasbro Hospital with Dr. Bahfoo starts with lots of babies and little toddlers, many of whom respond soulfully to ukulele lullabies, much to the delight of the Child … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Hello Monday

Posted on 2018/02/26 by circuskitchen

I was already in the middle of Parenting Class when an uneasy feeling caused me to double check my schedule and, WOOPS, I’m due at the hospital in 45 minutes!  Off I run across town, and valet my car for … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Comedy Clinic Student Showcase

Posted on 2018/02/23 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 23rd 2018 Gavin began Comedy Clinic this week the same as he did last summer’s, by proclaiming, “I’m not going back!”  after the first day.  The just as mysteriously as before, he opened up to it throughout the … Continue reading →

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Snowfall with Son

Posted on 2018/02/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 22nd 2018 Enjoyed a lovely walk around the neighborhood with my son this evening.  At first he had wanted to get back home to play video games with friends, but in the end he said, “I’m glad I … Continue reading →

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