Busy in Bristow: Keeping Our Children Safe
Only one month ago, I sat with my own back against a cinder block wall two feet away from a student crouched under a counter – both of us hiding – as far away from the classroom door as we could get
Busy in Bristow: Celebrating Back to School
Back to school means back to routines – homework finished, lunches packed, showers taken, clothes for the next day laid out like battle armor.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Mean Girls
Last night, a few of us moms who have tweens were lamenting that middle school is only one year away for our little darlings.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Back in ‘The Day’
Just for laughs, I thought I’d compare (or rather, contrast) a typical weekend these days with one back in “the day.”
BUSY IN BRISTOW: An Odyssey to Remember
Parents never expect when they buy their first minivan that they are indeed embarking on an Odyssey.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Cabin Fever, ‘Calgon … Take Me Away!’
During cabin fever moms fantasize about escaping to a tropic island, knowing none of that is realistic.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Can’t Buy Me Love
When Valentine’s Day is less about romance, hearts and cupcakes and more about family.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Born to Draw
Kathy realizes that sometimes kids develop their innate skills and talents even without help from activities or classes.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Taking Time with Each Child
Girl Scouts gave Kathy the excuse to spend more time with her oldest daughter, and she explores the challenge of spending one-on-one time with all four children.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Nagging or Something More?
When the morning routine creates a nagging mom, is it better to nag, or let kids face the consequences later at school?
