How do you keep in touch with far-flung relatives and friends?
Do you e-mail photos to Grandma, plan reunions online, or post updates to the family blog? Do you do a monthly letter-and-goodie exchange with cousins? E-mail us at familytraditions@wondertime.com.How does your family mark the new year?
Do you cast regrets into a bonfire? Stash predictions for next year? Compile mementos into a collage? E-mail us at familytraditions@wondertime.com.What was giving birth like for you?
We're collecting birth stories. To share yours, e-mail us at letters@wondertime.com.What are your coolest kid-centric home design ideas?
Wondertime is in search of parent-designed home spaces that enhance a child's independence and learning. Tell us about your nurseries, reading nooks, kitchens, unusual playrooms, or other innovative, child-friendly home ideas that make your life easier — or more fun. E-mail us at letters@wondertime.com.Do you have a photograph of one of your child's "firsts"?
Wondertime wants a photo of your child's "first," be it swim, friend, bike ride, whatever! Send a digital snapshot (with a description of what's happening in the picture) and your contact information to firsts@wondertime.com. Or mail prints to Firsts, Wondertime, 47 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060. (Submissions cannot be returned.)Pardon me, how do you teach manners?
Wondertime politely requests your burning questions on how to teach kids good manners. For instance: Is it reasonable to expect my 3-year-old to say "please" and "thank you" without being reminded? How can I get my 4-year-old to sit through a meal? Please send us a question about a manners-related issue that has arisen in your family, and you may see it answered in an upcoming issue of Wondertime. And thank you! E-mail us at letters@wondertime.com. Wondertime hopes to serve as a community for like-minded parents who want to revel in the simple joys of raising a child. To that end, we want to hear from moms and dads across the country. (All letters may be edited for length and clarity.) Please send comments, suggestions, rants, and raves to letters@wondertime.com.