“Parenting” in the New Year…
By Betsy Richter | January 1, 2010
When tween asked me oh-so-very-nicely if she could have a sleepover on New Years’ Eve, I sighed… waffled for a day or so… hoped she’d forget about it already… and then finally acceded — against my better judgment. Two dramatic tweens in my very small living space at full volume & all psyched about staying [...]
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Well, So Much for That…
By Betsy Richter | June 23, 2009
Last night (after I slaved over this semi-celebratory post, no less), @ladeedoo quietly informed me that she wanted to start taking her ADHD medication again for this week’s summer camp. She very clearly didn’t want to begin again — much tears and drama and ‘oh, woe is me!’ ensued after she told me what she’d [...]
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Growth Spurt!
By Betsy Richter | June 22, 2009
Drama Mama (now henceforth to be referred to as @ladeedoo) and I have been in a routine that’s been working to manage her off-the-charts ADHD for the last year or so. Her psychiatrist and I are both pleased with how effectively her long-acting Focalin has been working for her — but more importantly, my kid [...]
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Bringing Home a Blue Ribbon
By Betsy Richter | August 31, 2008
Update: My kid’s pie is now on Slashfood! We’ve been baking pies here at the house in preparation for the First Annual Portland Pie-Off (to read more about the Pie-Off, see their site here or catch up over at OurPDX.) Despite the many red herrings I tried to throw out on Twitter about the secret [...]
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Best. Letter. Ever.
By Betsy Richter | August 14, 2008
Drama Mama is at camp. But this isn’t just any camp – it’s sleepaway camp, for a whole week! She was totally excited when I left on Sunday – she’d scored a top bunk! Someone in her cabin had brought a dog in for a bit to say goodbye! She just knew she was going [...]
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