-
The Pacifier Wasn’t the Factor
I chose not to give Cami a bottle or pacifier when she was a baby. She was nursing and rarely away from me so a bottle wasn’t necessary. I remembered what a hassle the pacifier was with my son and I did not want to repeat that. I specifically remember when he was 2 years…
-
When Your Toddler Starts Asking Questions You Used to Ask Them
1y 10m We were sitting on the bed watching Little Bear. It’s one of the three shows she is allowed to watch, sparingly. I like Little Bear for her because the dialogue is rich and kid-friendly, and it moves at a slower pace than many of the newer kids’ shows. An episode had just ended,…
-
Your Daughter Is Weird
1y 10m I was teaching at a school here in Cambodia with my daughter in my class. One of my students was 3 and speaking in broken one to four word phrases. I asked my boss if his speech was delayed. She said, “No, your daughter is weird.” The director of the school holds degrees…
-
What a Trip to the Zoo Taught Me About My Toddler’s Memory
2y 4m This day, we were at the zoo. We have annual passes and go every few weeks or so. We were inside the café, where there’s a giant window looking out into the tiger enclosure. We saw the two tigers we usually see when we go. But that day, we also saw a third…
Your Daughter is Weird is available now