Your 2-year old can use the iPad. So what.

As a parent of a 2-year old, I find it amusing when other parents brag that their…

I downed tools as a mom. And it felt good.

How recharging your batteries makes you a better mom.

My father’s book

When I went home for the holidays I saw a book sitting in a pile of stuff by the foot of the sofa. I can’t remember the exact name, but it was something like, “How to Father a Successful Daughter.”

STARK’s Laws

Several Truths About Raising Kids

Now that I’ve been a parent for almost 6 years, during which time I’ve lost the majority of my hair, had the rest of it go mostly grey, and had my nerves frayed to the fullest possible extent, I feel qualified to share this…

Things I’ve Said As A Parent

(Part One)

No, you can’t put that worm in your nerf gun.

Stop riding your bike over the oranges!

You don’t need to wear your backpack in the shower, and you’re not reading in there either so you…

What can schools and parents learn from startups?

Having spent the past few years running and working for a couple of different internet startups, I’ve noticed a number of things they do well that we should be translating across to both our parenting and our schools to encourage learning in…

Children: Masters of Humiliation

I very rarely swear in front of my children, but if I ever accidentally slip up it always seems to be when we’re out shopping. Presumably this is because the conditions are just right - we’re in public, so the children think (who am I kidding, they know) they can get away…