Toddlers

My son says that his sister has a poopy diaper, when in fact it is his diaper that needs a changing in a very big way. I Googled lying and toddlers and discovered that lying starts very early on; it's a pretty brilliant way to get around in your world and it's pretty savvy that my boy doesn't blame the obvious smell on his dad or the dog -- or me. So now I'm trying to think of the earliest I remember lying and I know I lied as a child.  Read more >

Face it: Americans love to eat out. I think the economy would have tanked long, long ago if it weren’t for the restaurant industry. That’s why we owe it to our children, the future of our country, to encourage the support of our eating establishments. Thus the suggestions below which were gleaned from years of embarrassing dining experiences, both with my toddler grandchildren and with my own kids long, long ago. DISCLAIMER: These are only suggestions. Pleasant results are not guaranteed.  Read more >