Category Archives: parenthood

Frozen Sing-A-Long with the Ladies

Posted on 2018/02/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 20th 2018 2018-02-20 FROZEN SING-A-LONG WITH THE LADIES [1:09]:       But first, Breakfast:             Pre-Show Entertainment by Bonaparte:   Post-Show Rendezvous with Miles & Spy Pond (in February):   And lo!  … Continue reading →

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There’s Nothing Wrong with That

Posted on 2018/02/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 17th 2018 I ask the kids if I should get rid of this t-shirt.  It’s navy blue with a flying heart on it.  I like it it but it doesn’t really fit anymore (a-hem).  They like it too, … Continue reading →

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Phoning It In

Posted on 2018/02/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 17th 2018 We kick off February Break messing around with a photo app in bed, and the results are IN.   And the winner is:   And Most Honorable Mention: ♥♥♥♥

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Hospital Clowning: Seven Discoveries

Posted on 2018/02/15 by circuskitchen

Thursday,  February 15th 2018 1)  Therapy Dogs One of the hazards of hospital clowning is crossing paths with therapy dogs.  I say ‘hazard’ because I love animals so much and when I ran into Cooper today I came unglued.  Look at … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Blam Blam Pang Pow!

Posted on 2018/02/12 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 12, 2018 – continued Him: “This is so old school and original, I love it!” Me:  Booyah baby!   After school Gavin put in a good effort trying to stay mad at me.  But bless him, he couldn’t.  I … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Video Game Access

Posted on 2018/02/12 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 12th 2018 Please Note:  NOT AN EXPERT. I’m not an expert in childhood brain development, but I know enough to get that unmitigated access to video games overdevelops the amygdyla (“Reptile Brain”) and under-develops the pre-frontal cortex (responsible … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Video Game Rant

Posted on 2018/02/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 11th 2018 Somehow my son’s extensive and impressive foray into Minecraft has morphed into a “Roblox” habit.  Keep in mind yes we regulate the amount of time he gets on the computer, say nothing for the unmitigated access … Continue reading →

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Cartoons by Gavin: Episode 4

Posted on 2018/02/10 by circuskitchen

Feb 10, 2018 1) Because I frequently say how I wish I understood basic electrical engineering: 2) Another cartoon mom: 3) Another take on parenting (ahem): 4) One answer for bad press he’s read: 5) Yes, meow. Keep creating buddy! … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Zachary and Olivia

Posted on 2018/02/09 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 9th 2018   2018-02-09 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACHARY AND OLIVIA [1:47]:    Love these two monkeys!     ♥♥

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Parenting: Boost Executive Function with Hand Clapping Games

Posted on 2018/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 7th 2018 OK so I’m taking a parenting class called Mind Matters, compliments of Harvard University and the Cambridge Public School District.  (#Blessings.) Thanks to workshops and novice research in the past, I have come to understand Executive Functioning … Continue reading →

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