Category Archives: parenthood

AT RISE: Forgiveness

Posted on 2019/09/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 13th 2019:  Part 1 of 2     AT RISE:  The Ladies are enjoying a Mommy-Daughter dinner date at the Middle East Restaurant in Central Square, Cambridge MA. ClaraJane:  Mom, it’s okay when you say ‘ass.’ Mom:  ?! … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Trouble Walking

Posted on 2019/09/12 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 12th 2019   I am following Dr. Mal as we enter a waiting room at Boston Children’s Hospital, but we immediately start disputing who was supposed to go first.  After a bit of clown bickering, we ask the … Continue reading →

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Missing the Bus… and Other Parenting Negotiations

Posted on 2019/09/09 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 9th 2019   On this day. Boy missed the bus. It was such a pleasure to help soothe his nerves and assure him that we ALL miss the bus sometimes!  And at the risk of rewarding the behavior … Continue reading →

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Woke Up with Something on my Face

Posted on 2019/09/09 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 9th 2019   I think it’s an improvement. I wish I could just wear it around all the time.    

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When the Mayor Asks You to Enter the Cannoli Eating Contest

Posted on 2019/09/08 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 8th 2019   Well, what would you do? But first let’s back up. By the time we went to the Cosmas & Damian Italian Festival around the block from our home Sunday evening, my family had ALREADY attended … Continue reading →

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Pro-Social VIDEO GAMES

Posted on 2019/09/06 by circuskitchen

  Copied directly from: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/prosocial-video-games PRO-SOCIAL VIDEO GAMES   Animal Crossing                                             The Stanley Parable Fez          … Continue reading →

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Hella SCIENCE on YouTube

Posted on 2019/09/06 by circuskitchen

So many video resources about SCIENCE!!! YouTube Science Some cool “Critical Thinking” YouTube Channels    Minute Physics  Numberphile  Minute Earth  V Sauce Vi Hart  Veritasium  Sixty Symbols  Big Think  CPG Grey  It’s Okay to Be Smart   The Brain Scoop <Computerfile>  … Continue reading →

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Exploring Our New Middle School

Posted on 2019/09/03 by circuskitchen

September 3rd 2019   I have a Back-to-School Parent Trick I will gift you here.  It is a passport to the inside of your child’s classroom.  Better than flowers, or a gift card or a…  [shudders] mug.  For the mere price of … Continue reading →

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Back to School 2019: 3rd Grade, 6th Grade & Chef!

Posted on 2019/09/03 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 3rd 2019     Q:  Whatever would I do without them for a few short hours in the first time in months? A:  Numerous tasks around the schools, some refined back to school sourcing of needed items, and … Continue reading →

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Floating CJ Heads

Posted on 2019/09/02 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 2nd 2019 Waiting to rinse my daughter’s hair during her post-camping, back-to-school bath, and what do I see? Never a dull moment. #Kids

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