I’m an older parent. As in when my first child was born AMA was written on my medical chart. This didn’t stand for the American Medical Association, which I think one would logically assume, but “Advanced […]
Tag: elementary school
First Day of School Rules For Parents
Prayers have been answered! The first day of school is here. Praise the glory that is the number 2 pencil and all hail the college ruled notebook and three-ring binder. I will admit that starting […]
Dear Snarky – What Should I do About a Mother Who Cheated to Get Her Kid a Citizenship Award?
Dear Snarky, I know it’s summer but I’m still angry about something that happened the last day of school. My son is in elementary school and every year they have an awards ceremony. This year […]
For All The Moms Who Have Completed Their Elementary School Tour of Duty
I have my fair share of personality quirks. One of them is that I’m not very sentimental. For example, I didn’t need a box of Kleenex and waterproof mascara when my youngest child completed her elementary […]
Rantober
In a shock to no one I’m ranting again. My Halloween candy stash has been forcibly removed from my home. At first I thought it would be a good idea. A Pre-Halloween cleanse, if you […]
10 Steps to a Successful School Drop Off
Well, you asked for it. So here it is – An Idiot’s Guide to Dropping Your Kids Off at School. 1) If you feel the need to “make out” with your children before letting them out […]
Snarky in the Suburbs 