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We return from our walk, mortified to see my mother-in-law letting Kubla play with her saw. I snatch it from his hands and count all his fingers. A four year old can’t play with a
As a toddler Kubla was very attached to Liping. He couldn’t bear to be away from her. Kubla and I are playing with blocks. I hear the dreaded question,“Where’s Mom?” “She’s doing some errands. She’ll
Kubla had been watching TV for too long. “Kubla, will you play with me?” “I want to watch TV.” “Don’t you want to play with toys?” “No, I just want to watch something.” His show
My tween niece enters our house with her family. She doesn’t look up. She doesn’t say hello. She’s a slave to her phone. I pull out my phone and text her. Welcome 2 R home
When Kubla learned to crawl, he would want to join the games of his older cousins. But it’s hard to play soccer with a baby on the field. We needed to find a new game.
When Kubla was a toddler, letters and numbers didn’t told his attention. But did he ever love real tools and toy cars. I couldn’t get him to stop playing with my screwdriver set. Sharp steel
Kubla and I have been reading about the Solar System. He’s in a space phase, soaking up astronomical trivia. One day we’re on the beach, taking a break from swimming. “What is the largest planet?”
Kubla loves music. We always have music playing in our home. He loves to find ways to make music with his toys. For awhile, we have a family piano lesson, but it doesn’t stick. When
Jonathan: Welcome to Kidorable Parenting’s interview with founder of The Family Board Meeting, Jim Sheils. I’m Jonathan Domsky, blogger, parenting coach, and co-founder of Kidorable. For three years now, Jim’s been inspiring and teaching
I put Kubla in the baby swing, pushing him gently. I’m a little bored. After a few minutes, “Kubla, do you want to do something else?” “More!” “OK. But I’m going to take a break.”
