Where Sleigh Bells Ring
Building a snowman with her son on a winter’s day takes Marylee back to her childhood and her father’s magic.
Lost Dreams of Motherhood
Three weeks after experiencing a miscarriage I have found that there is a deep silence surrounding the issue of pregnancy loss. In an attempt to fill the void I am sharing my own story in the hope that it will help others in their own journeys through grief and loss. Miscarriage is surprisingly common and yet the experience remains shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Speaking out and shattering the silence is my own first step towards recovery.
Driving Makes My Daughter Mad!
Lots of parents pack their babies in cars and drive until the vehicle motion lulls the kids to sleep. But Jeff Randhawa has other issues and he wishes these parents would just be quiet about it.
The Popculturist Revisits “The Neverending Story”
My copy of “The Neverending Story” is getting a bit worse for wear. The dust jacket has long since been lost, and the lettering and imprinted design on the rust-colored cover are barely visible. The binding has stiffened and the pages are becoming brittle. None of which is terribly surprising, considering that I’ve had it for 24 years, and have read it at least a dozen times.
Anticipation. The Best Christmas Gift of All?
Christmas stands out as such a unique day in much of Western culture because it has become one of the only times anymore when children actually experience the sweet joy of anticipation.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is Still Enchanting
More than a century after The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published, children and, yes, even adults, are still enchanted by L. Frank Baum’s magical world.
The Apprentice’s Gift
A yoga teacher marvels at her son’s display of true Christmas spirit, and how this spirit truly embodies what in yoga is referred to as the unification of heart, mind and hands.
“You’re Not So Ugly” – My Korean Homestay Students
As a “homestay father” Ross Lonergan has been hosting international students in his home since 1993. In this article he shares some memories of a special group of students who lived with him in the 1990s.
Attack of the Bitches
A 7th grade science projects involving dog training results in one one girl bullying another, with long-term implications and a few hard-won lessons.
Why Girls Love Horses
Everyone knows girls love horses. But why? Darcy Rhyno digs a little deeper into his daughter’s love for horses to discover “a living project.”
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