Category Archives: Parenting

Grade School Valentine’s

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Reena

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!  V. Day has been all about my kids this year.  We had to make cute handmade Valentine treats for all my younger son’s friends and I got store-bought Dark Knight Valentines with pencils for my older … Continue reading →

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Bonding with my Boys over Sports

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Reena

I have never been interested in sports…until I became a mom of 2 boys.  I still can’t say I want to spend hours watching sports on television regularly.  However, I have learned to appreciate doing that once in a while. … Continue reading →

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Decline of Morality

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Reena

Reading the news lately has been especially painful and disturbing.  It just seems like instead of growing and becoming more civilized as you would expect, many elements of society are deteriorating. A friend recently remarked that 12/21/12, according to the … Continue reading →

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Lincoln- Great Movie

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Reena

I had the recent pleasure to watch the movie, Lincoln twice.  It was great both times.  The acting by Daniel Day-Lewis as the president and Sally Field as the first lady was wonderful.  They were truly transformed into their characters.  Tommy … Continue reading →

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Politics- When Kids Behave and Adults Misbehave

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Reena

This year’s presidential election has shown me things I never saw in previous elections.  Part of this is because I can see it through the eyes of my now school-age children.  The other reason is because I never saw so … Continue reading →

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Just Going Through the Motions

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Reena

Ever have one of those days when things just seem sad and too much to handle?  You have lots to do so you keep at it and go through the motions of your life.  You know a bit of what … Continue reading →

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Super PTO Moms

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Reena

Our children’s schools would not be the same without the PTO, which is primarily moms (though I totally appreciate the many dads that help as well).  These parents devote time and do so much to make sure our kids have … Continue reading →

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Soccer Dads

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Reena

It’s soccer season for many of our kids and this takes a lot of family commitment.  Every weekend belongs partially to soccer and for some families there are weekday practices as well.  During my many hours on the field, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Allergies Attack!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Reena

Allergy season is here again, though for some it never left.  Both my kids have horrible seasonal allergies.  I guess they inherited it from me and my husband, but mostly from me.  All day today I’ve been dealing with a … Continue reading →

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Is my Inner Child Gone?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Reena

Yesterday at the park, I noticed a child rolling down a hill.  She laid herself flat on the grass, rolled all the way down then got up smiling and ran up to do it again.  My first reaction to this … Continue reading →

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