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by Tammy Kennington | Dec 1, 2012
Many years ago a Far Side cartoon featured a small dog and it’s owner. The words in the bubble read, “Blah, blah, blah, Minnie.” Like Minnie’s owner, I’m certain my words–though spoken–are often unheard. I imagine it...
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by Tammy Kennington | Aug 13, 2012
One mid-September evening is etched indelibly in my mind. My two preschool aged sons and I were hunched under the stairs in a closet made to accommodate nothing more than a vacuum cleaner and a few jackets. Trying to forget the swaying of the house, Ben, Connor and...
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by Tammy Kennington | Aug 10, 2012
This week, I’ve been creating a new kindergarten report card that includes all of the new state standards. What a chore! There are broad standards, specific standards, reasonable standards, and unattainable standards. How can I possibly put together a record...
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by Tammy Kennington | Aug 1, 2012
Motherhood would have been much easier if a wiser, older woman had designed a series ofcollege prep classes designed just for expectant mothers as well as confused, more experienced counterparts. The course line-up might look something like this—Potty Training 101,...
by Tammy Kennington | Jun 4, 2012
My dear son (daughter), I am taking a chance and hoping you will set aside your anger long enough to read this letter. Honey, I know you feel like I keep hounding for things you are doing. Please, try to understand that I would never put you through any kind of pain...
