Our Middle Child

I've contemplated whether and how to write this one ever since I started blogging.  There is a great silence in any cultures that I have experienced. Miscarriage-- it is just not talked about.  This is a very private topic for many, and I think also a painful topic for more people that any of us …

Books for Kids

No ranting today, just a simple list-- our favorite parent read-aloud books and books for older kids who love to read; in particular, these books have all suited both the boy and the girl in our household. I formed my love for books growing up, when my dad, who worked long hours, would come home …

Children Specializing in One Sport– a re-post from two years ago

I love the fall.  The humidity finally drops and the crisp, dry air invigorates me.  To me, fall means baking tasty dishes in the oven (and not overheating the house) or snuggling under a blanket to warm up in the evenings.  And fall means soccer.  Fall soccer in our household brings excitement and joy.  Andrew …

Best Doctors

Saint Louis has way more access to medical care than most US cities.  In pediatrics alone, this mid-size city hosts: two pediatric teaching hospitals, one additional pediatric children’s hospitals, a pediatric bridge hospital, a pediatric burn and orthopedics hospital and a plethora of primary care doctors and specialists. The access to medical care (for all …