Guest Post: “Parent-HOOD”

Posted on September 28, 2012

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Us Parentologists here at Tools of Growth had privelege of writing a 2-part guest blog post for a friend very near and dear to our hearts. Melissa Dell of Bubbalooch, a cloth diaper company started recently by her and her husband Jon (and an awesome site for you new moms to check out!), is a mom herself and an avid fan of the Tools of Growth weekly blogs. She shared with us how much she values our parenting tips…

Posted on September 26, 2012

“Parenting does not just help build family values, it reveals them.” — Roma Khetarpal

Am I a BAD Parent?

Posted on August 21, 2012

My younger (sometimes wiser!) sister, mother to 3 children ages 8, 6, and 4, just called to share her thoughts on our TOG Blog and this is what she said, “My husband and I were catching up on the posts on your TOG Blog and we really enjoyed the guidance you bring to parenting. We both agreed that it really helps us be more conscious as parents, which I know is your goal. However, when I read your blog posted…

Crazy Busy Summers!

Posted on August 10, 2012

* I saw a friend over the weekend and she said, “This has been a crazy busy summer.” She has a 3-year-old and a four month old. * I was trying to organize a summer refuel lunch with my Happy Relaxed Parenting class that ended in June and six out of the eight Moms that took the course emailed back saying, “Their summer has been crazy busy.” Kids range from age 3 to 13. * I spoke with my sister yesterday after…

Because I said so…

Posted on August 3, 2012

I was at a restaurant the other day when a 10-year-old boy, sitting at a table behind us asked, “Mom, I want the Oysters Rockefeller.”  “OYSTERS?” asked his Mom. “You don’t even know what they taste like.” “I know,” he replied, “that’s why I want to order them.” “Pick something else on the menu, Mikey,” coaxed his Mom. “But I want to try them,” said Mikey. “No, Mikey. Try something else,” replied the Mom. “But why, Mom?” asked Mikey. “Because…