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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.”
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. The food and time with friends and family are great, of course. Hearing what the little ones are grateful for always warms my heart. But it’s the story of Thanksgiving,
Kubla was waiting in line for the swing. The other kid just wouldn’t get off. He asks politely if he could have a turn. The other kid ignores him. I try to convince my boy
Welcome to Kidorable Parenting’s interview with beloved kids’ musician, Laurie Berkner. I’m Jonathan Domsky, blogger, parenting coach and co-founder of Kidorable. My son and I have been big fans of Laurie’s fun songs for
Like most babies, Kubla loved to drop things and make me pick them up. Like most parents, I quickly got tired of being a baby’s marionette. One day I decide to change the game. Kubla
Most of us receive training and coaching to be better in our careers. For sports and hobbies, too. But apart from reading the occasional book, or unsolicited advice from our own parents, who among us
When Kubla was a toddler, he showed no interest whatsoever in stacking blocks. Knock down blocks—absolutely. Make rockets or dinosaurs with his blocks spread flat on the ground—sure. But his creations rarely get more than
Time for dinner. Kubla is doing his best to ignore me. “Kubla, I said it’s time for dinner.” Silence. Another call to the table. He’s in a combative mood. “I want to watch TV.” Normally
Touring Kubla’s school, I see a poster in the teacher’s lounge, hidden from the students: Curiosity is the cure for boredom. There is no cure for curiosity. I commit it to memory. It’s my go-to
Jonathan: Welcome to Kidorable Parenting’s interview with educator Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, author of many books including, “The Well-Trained Mind,” a homeschooling blueprint, and “The Story of The World,” a series of history books
