Author: Seth
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Mama Speaks #26
Do you ever get jealous of Diego? I just saw him, and got a little jealous. Rest is something adults don’t get nearly enough of, and I’m not even talking about parents. There are plenty of folks who work long hours, multiple jobs, take care of others, and barely have enough time to eat, poop,…
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The Toddler Paradox: Walking
A walking toddler is fantastic – until they don’t want to walk and it drives you insane.
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Mama Speaks #25
I never thought that after six years of higher education, I would have so little control over my own life. First UC Berkeley. Then UCLA. Now, The Institute of Obeying your Toddler. Let’s face it, before having a toddler, we (at least I know I did) had grand thoughts that our kids would never control us. We…
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Not All Toddler Noise is Bad
From the moment I first met my daughter she was loud. Her small heartbeat was loud on the ultrasound; she entered the world screaming her head off; as an infant, she made it quite clear when she was hungry, tired, mad, sad, or gassy; and now, as a toddler, she can go from playful chatter…
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Mama Speaks #24
Distraction eating should be an Olympic sport. Mealtime with a toddler is always an experience. Sometimes it’s easy, and they eat whatever you give them. Other times, it’s a bit challenging, and they need encouragement or coercion. And then there are the times when they claim to be done before we’ve even had our first…
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Before & After Kids: TV and Radio
Before becoming a parent, there are certain parts of life that you know for certain will change, like sleep patterns and coffee intake. Then there are the other, more unexpected changes, like car rides, house departure rituals, and dinner excursions. And some changes are inevitable, but forgotten until they actually happen, like radio and TV choices.