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Parenting 
Playing Favorites. And Least Favorites.
“If he actually tries pulling that shit with my kid, he’s going to have a problem on the court. And I will be that problem.” That was the reaction I verbalized to the other parents watching from the sidelines. And it was my reaction to what a coach said and…
Parenting 
Kid Accountability 101
Kids will be kids held accountable for their actions. A few weeks ago, we had an incident. One where, as I saw it, Mayhem opted for the mean girl route. Mayhem felt she had been wronged in a game she was playing with several other kids, and rather than taking…
Parenting 
Own Your Slashes
Last week, after tennis lessons, Mayhem told me about a conversation she had with some friends. She said it was about what they wanted to be when they grow up. Having gotten to know her pals pretty well, as well as what their parents do, I was curious about her…
Parenting 
Video Mayhem
We don’t shy away from creative endeavors around here. Quite the opposite, actually. When Mayhem started asking to make more videos last year, we were happy to encourage her vision. She really enjoys watching YouTube videos and seeing other kids and families create fun and engaging videos is something that…
Parenting 
She Won. And She Lost.
And I take responsibility for the loss. Earlier this week, Mayhem had a tennis match that brought a whole new level of nervousness. Every time we mentioned the match, she would groan and say she didn’t want to play. All because she was scheduled to play a singles match against…