Comments on: Low on the Hog

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:10:27 +0000

Hey,
What’s up with the link to examiner? I tried to click on it from your blog and it says it doesn’t exist. Probably just down for the day…or something?
Needing my kathleen fix.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:30:15 +0000

Here’s something on this mama’s mind: how do you discipline young children?

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:27:17 +0000

For sick kids they sure are adorable!

Count me among your loyal subscribers and followers.

Here’s wishing for speedy recoveries for all.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:59 +0000

Hi Kathleen,
Congrats on the new writing projects!

Would love to have you delve into the subjects of playground politics or mother versus mother competition. l am quickly learning the dynamics of mothering today – the rules of engagement seem different than I remember as a kid.

There’s so much playground questioning now – who did what to whom…whose “to blame” when a toddler pushes another toddler…when I was a kid, both little kids were considered “guilty” and both were told, if you don’t play nice, we’re leaving! I am so tired of trying to figure out who did what to whom and why…as far as I’m concerned all toddlers are little cavemen!

The playground stress today is unbelievable!

By: MaryLea

MaryLea — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:52 +0000

Congrats on your new writing gig!! That is super-dooper exciting! : )

I’m sorry you’ve been playing Florence Nightingale for your sick crew — we battled H1N1 with Em but no one else in the house (weird!) last week. Keep washing those hands and I hope you’re getting some sleep.

I would love to see more moms who are willing to do arts and crafts at home with their kids. I’m always sad when I hear about parents who won’t allow paint or play-doh in their homes because it’s too “messy” Childhood is messy and kids are supposed to make messes and explore. It’s the process not the final product. I think kids should get to experiment with paint at home not just in a preschool classroom.

I also would like to see more mothers exposing their young (starting in preschool) children to fine arts and early art history/art appreciation lessons. Would love to collaborate on an article with you or provide some examples if you’re interested.

Fondly,
MaryLea (pink and green mama)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:14:57 +0000

It’s simple. You’re the best

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:20 +0000

Dear Kathleen,
You have been busy! Congratulations on the new gig! I’m so happy for you. I’m loving reading your articles. I have been thinking a lot about how to spread the word in Portland about Richard Louv’s book “Last Child In the Woods”. I want to develop a community of parents who trust that our kids are going to be OK when they play outdoors… I want to cultivate a community of watchful parents so that kids, when a bit older than ours, can ride their bikes around the neighborhood, play hide and seek across several yards of homes, etc. etc.

I think your column would be PERFECT for getting the conversation started. Maybe we should have a coffee date to discuss this.

Erica