1Do your children come to you with concerns and problems?
Yep. I love to listen to what is hurting them and help them work it out.
No. We pretty much keep the friend-parent identities separate.
Not really. They are pretty private about that stuff.
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Yes, absolutely! We love to gab about boys and school
2Your child has a big class project due in the next few weeks. What do you do to help her work on it?
I get information from the teacher on how to get an A on the project, then make sure my child does exactly those things.
I take her to the store to get posterboard and the most eye-popping decorations.
I make her do a bit of the project each day. That way, when it's due, she won't be overwhelmed.
I let her take care of it on her own. It's not that I don’t care – I am teaching her responsibility.
3When was the last time you and your child bonded?
We go to a movie of his choice on the second Friday of every other month.
We hang out regularly.
Within the last month
I am more of a parent than I am a friend.
4Your child gets into trouble at school. How do you handle ?
Asking for her side of the story to see how it matches up.
Talking to the principal, and later, giving my child a stern talking-to.
Giving him an initial time-out and then grounding him.
Taking her aside and telling her what needs to happen now.
5Your two children are fighting over a toy. What do you do?
Wait a couple minutes to see if they can work it out on their own
Intervene and try to help them sort it out together
Take away the toy and give the children something else to do
Don't worry
6What type of diapers do you use?
We have a few cloth diapers, but we use disposable, too.
Disposable, but we go for eco-friendly brands.
Pre-folds, diaper covers, and all-in-ones - I have a fluffy stash to die for!
Huggies, Luvs, Pampers, etc.
7What's the best toy in your kid's closet?
Play silks for rainy days, and a pail for making mudpies later.
The best toy turned out to be my smart phone.
Dolls for my daughter, cars for my son - something that keeps them busy.
A game we can play as a family.
8It's the first day of kindergarten! You send your little one off into his new classroom and…
Do a little dance, then sigh a little sigh. He's ready; you're ready. It's a brand new world for both of you.
Snap photos and email them out to grandparents before you take off for work. Mission accomplished.
Linger a little bit longer by the classroom door, hoping to sneak a peek at circle time. Then, head into the office to offer your assistance in the classroom.
Give your child a big hug and head off without a worry. "What time is pick-up?" you wonder.
9It's the first day of practice and your child's coach asks for volunteers, you…
Raise your hand for Team Mom because you love being included.
Raise your hand for Team Mom because you think you could vastly improve the email communication process.
Have no idea what a Team Mom is, because this is the first organized sport your child has ever wanted to play.
Raise you hand for Team Mom because you are planning on being at all the practices and games anyway.