December 3, 2015
by Mommy A to Z
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I’m over at the Washington Post, talking about kids, cameras, and parental paparazzi! Here’s an excerpt from my post, “Parents, Can We Put Down Our Cameras?” And so I’ve vowed to put my camera away going forward. I’d rather experience my … Continue reading
July 21, 2015
by Mommy A to Z
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“Put your phone away, Mommy.” As I looked into my 2-year-old son’s blue eyes, I saw a mixture of frustration, anger, and impatience. I immediately put my phone on the table, feeling somewhat abashed. And a little angry — at … Continue reading
March 10, 2015
by Mommy A to Z
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I’m back on the Washington Post‘s “On Parenting Page,” with a new article about why I felt My iPhone Addiction Was Making Me a Terrible Mom. Here’s a sneak preview: It started innocently enough. I would check e-mail throughout the … Continue reading
January 9, 2015
by Mommy A to Z
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Suddenly, everything was clear. My daughter and I had spent the day together, going to the movies, coloring Disney pictures, riding the carousel. We’d sat at the lunch counter, sipped shakes, crooned along to ’50s doo-wop. It had been the perfect day. When I … Continue reading