Tag Archives: Parenting

This is My Brain on Overload

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Eileen

Oh man. My brain is oozing out my ears today. Please let me know if you ever feel this way because lately I think everyone seems to manage their lives and their families sooooo much better than I can. Here’s what’s … Continue reading →

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Slap Me Before I Volunteer Again

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Eileen

I loathe the beginning of school because the same thing happens every year: all the papers come home asking for parents to help at the school and for PTA and I feel obligated to sign up. Why? Because I’m crazy? Because I sit around wondering … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Park Day!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Eileen

  The Calandro Clan annual Park Day was a huge success! As planned, we travel to twelve parks and spend thirty minutes in each one for a total of six hours of play. We have done this for years and look forward to it all … Continue reading →

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You Can Learn From This Living Legacy

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Eileen

Way back in March, I had the honor to witness the fabulous Judi Bauerlein receive a lifetime achievement honor from the American Montessori Society called the Living Legacy Award. Judi, now a retired teacher, was one of those teachers straight from legend: classrooms lit … Continue reading →

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