Tag: Busy in Bristow
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: 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: 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?
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Photo Perfect- Is Digital Better Than Print
If digital photography have made our lives so much easier, why do we feel nostalgic for photo booths and scrapbooks?
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Mom’s Sleepover Anxiety
Dropping him off at his friend’s house, I didn’t feel the “freedom high” I usually get when my responsibility load lightens. Instead, I started worrying.
BRISTOW BEAT: Keeping Family Ties Across Distances
Whether your family needs grandma and grandpa’s help or they need yours. It’s difficult to manage being a transplant to Northern Virginia.
