All over the planet today, offspring took the opportunity to spend a little extra quality time with their mothers, whether at the Olive Garden, a cafe in Marseilles, or a godforsaken desert. Let’s listen in on three of these emotional tete-a-tetes: 1. Mrs. Heather Camel and daughter Emma Augustine Camel Mrs. Camel: I think you’re […]

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Are you familiar with the Time Out Pad? The electronic mat that turns the Naughty Step concept into a stern multimedia experience? In some circles, it’s old news, but I nevertheless find it fascinating. A quick briefing for the uninitiated: When your kid acts up, you set her on the Pad, and set it to […]

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