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Not tonight

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, We’ve known for quite a while that Munchkin typically craves touch — hugs, kisses, snuggles, full-body tackles — but only on her own terms. Through experience, we learned that asking if she wanted a hug or … Continue reading →

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Say Yes

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, Early in our parenting career, Daddy and I decided that we would let you explore and do as much as possible, taking a “what would it hurt?” approach. I’ve been straying from that a lot more … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, For the last few months, I’ve been thinking back to what our lives were like two years ago. You were 22 months old, the same age Peanut is now. I was pregnant with him, about 7 months along. … Continue reading →

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The Christian Parenting Handbook: an author’s defense of including the chapter on spanking

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, Yesterday, I shared my concerns about including a chapter on spanking in The Christian Parenting Handbook. I mentioned that one of the authors took the time to respond when I wrote to them. Here is what … Continue reading →

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The Christian Parenting Handbook

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, A few weeks ago, I received a free e-copy of The Christian Parenting Handbook. I had heard about the organization behind it, The National Center for Biblical Parenting, and signed up for free email tips a … Continue reading →

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Slippery Slope

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Mama

My dearest Peanut and Munchkin, I could have killed you. It started that morning. I took you to an event with lots of vendors for kid products and services. One specific vendor drew me there with an opportunity to have … Continue reading →

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Superbirthdaybowl

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, While Daddy and I were still long-distance dating, I came to visit him the weekend of Superbowl XXXIX. He told me we would be going to a Superbowl party at the home of some of his … Continue reading →

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The Squeaky Rocking Chair

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut, We already had a rocking chair (technically a glider) when you were born. It was in the nursery, along with Munchkin’s bed. Gradually it dawned on me that you didn’t get to be rocked “in arms” unless she … Continue reading →

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Single Parent in the Pew

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, Last Sunday, we sat in front of a mom and dad with a little boy and girl who appeared to be pretty close to your ages. A little way down from them was a woman who … Continue reading →

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Time for sleep

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, Going to sleep has been something of a battle with you pretty much since the day you were born. We decided very early that the cry-it-out method was not for our family. It was too stressful for you … Continue reading →

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