Category Archives: Parenting

Self-serving philosophies

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Mrs Odie

This week’s episode of “Parenthood” included a storyline where one couple was faced with telling their six-year-old about death.  The mother wanted to soften the blow by telling their daughter about heaven, but daddy was adamantly against it.  When they … Continue reading →

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Perchance to Dream

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Mrs Odie

The plan for our first day of vacation was to drop V off at day care, luxuriate in the quiet for a few hours, have lunch and see a movie.  We got through most of that plan, but after lunch, … Continue reading →

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