Catherine Newman's Web Journal http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/ The "Dalai Mama", mother of Ben, 8, and Birdy, 4, muses on parenting (poetic and lunatic) in a weekly column for Wondertime.com. en-us http://wondertime.go.com/resources/images/rss/feed-icon-32x32.gif http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/ 32 32 http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/maple-snow-taffy-733915/ Use snow to make this delicious treat. http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/maple-snow-taffy-733915/ Mon, 22 December 2008 10:00:00 PST http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/vanilla-extract-729914 Catherine shares an affordable and tasty homemade gift. http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/vanilla-extract-729914 Mon, 8 December 2008 10:00:00 PST http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/carrot-salad-726544/ A simple recipe with an household staple. http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/carrot-salad-726544/ Mon, 1 December 2008 10:00:00 PST http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/cranberry-upside-down-cake-722498/ Catherine makes a festive fall treat. http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/cranberry-upside-down-cake-722498/ Mon, 24 November 2008 10:00:00 PST http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/gingerbread-714002/ Catherine shares her gingerbread recipe. http://family.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/gingerbread-714002/ Mon, 10 November 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07072008.html Catherine and the kids define their own words to live by. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07072008.html Mon, 07 July 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06302008.html Catherine begins to understand the difference between thinking about life and living it. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06302008.html Mon, 30 June 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06232008.html Catherine turns up the heat. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06232008.html Mon, 23 June 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06162008.html Catherine and her family visit the Statue of Liberty. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06162008.html Mon, 16 June 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06092008.html Birdy ponders what came first - the chicken or the egg? http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06092008.html Mon, 09 June 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06022008.html Catherine gives and gives and gives. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06022008.html Mon, 02 June 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05262008.html Catherine, Ben and Birdy address taboos. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05262008.html Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05192008.html Catherine wonders - what now? what next? http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05192008.html Mon, 19 May 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05122008.html Catherine's best conversations happen in bed. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05122008.html Mon, 12 May 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05052008.html Catherine cultivates Ben's natural music talent. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05052008.html Mon, 05 May 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04282008.html Catherine hones her mothering skills. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04282008.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04212008.html Catherine runs a mom marathon. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04212008.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04142008.html Birdy Longstocking arrives at Villa Villekulla-Newman. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04142008.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04072008.html The whole family has spring fever. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04072008.html Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03312008.html Say What? http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03312008.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03242008.html Happy Birthday, Birdy! http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03242008.html Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03172008.html Everyday acts of love. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03172008.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03102008.html The sweet sound of shrieking. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03102008.html Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03032008.html Birdy loses her hat and her temper. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/03032008.html Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02252008.html Catherine is homeward bound. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02252008.html Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02182008.html Our catalogue craze. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02182008.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02112008.html Dinner conversation in Absurdistan. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02112008.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02042008.html Sick Birdy and the new nurse. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/02042008.html Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01282008.html When we were very young. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01282008.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01212008.html What sticks to you on Glue Night. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01212008.html Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01142008.html Birdy ponders: What's better? A scraped knee or eternal slumber? http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01142008.html Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01072008.html Birdy's brains. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/01072008.html Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12312007.html Catherine moves to a new house. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12312007.html Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12242007.html The rules of saying "Sorry." http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12242007.html Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12172007.html Birdy, jungle girl? http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12172007.html Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12102007.html Michael's trip to the ER. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12102007.html Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12032007.html Catherine's bloopers reel. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/12032007.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11262007.html The "Purchases Gag Throw-Up with Own Saved Allowance" milestone. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11262007.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11192007.html Of poetry and porn. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11192007.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11122007.html Birdy solves a riddle while Ben becomes one. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11122007.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11052007.html How a "pigyata" brings Catherine to tears. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/11052007.html Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10292007.html When Birdy puts her foot down. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10292007.html Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10222007.html Answers and sort-of answers from the Question Jar. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10222007.html Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10152007.html The gymnastics of Birdy's eyebrows. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10152007.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10082007.html The toothbrushing summit. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10082007.html Mon, 8 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10012007.html How to be the naughtiest person in the whole world? Hammer Kleenex. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/10012007.html Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09242007.html Jeans shopping with Ben. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09242007.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09172007.html Ben's hammock accident. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09172007.html Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09172007.html Jeans shopping with Ben. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09172007.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09102007.html It was a dark and not-at-all stormy night. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09102007.html Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09042007.html It was not all cheerful misadventure. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/09042007.html Mon, 04 Sep 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08272007.html Catherine's gulag. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08272007.html Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08202007.html Googling "constipated goldfish." http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08202007.html Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08132007.html Sorry, Charlie! Ben and Birdy say good-bye to their goldfish. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08132007.html Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08062007.html The family's Lunatic Revival. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/08062007.html Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07302007.html Birdy's existential turn. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07302007.html Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07232007.html Deadlines, childcare, a turkey in July -- has Catherine met her match? http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07232007.html Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07162007.html Summertime, and the bickering is easy. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07162007.html Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07092007.html Ben's biggest wish in the whole world? No more swimming lessons! http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07092007.html Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07022007.html Ben discovers Star Wars. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/07022007.html Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06252007.html The kids get their first bunk bed. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06252007.html Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06182007.html Birdy's rose-colored megaphone. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06182007.html Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06112007.html Postmodern Birdy. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06112007.html Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06042007.html Catherine has an Important Talk with Ben. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/06042007.html Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05292007.html Birdy goes from fearless to fraidy cat. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05292007.html Tue, 29 May 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05142007.html Catherine in Wonderland. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05142007.html Mon, 14 May 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05072007.html Birdy teaches Catherine how to be happy in the moment. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/05072007.html Mon, 07 May 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04302007.html Ben outs his inner hooligan. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04302007.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04232007.html Banker Ben among the bohemians. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04232007.html Tues, 24 Apr 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04162007.html Catherine holds her breath when Birdy can't stop coughing. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04162007.html Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04092007.html Catherine turns weird with the change of seasons. http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04092007.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:00:00 PST http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04022007.html This week: Birdy's "wacko pronouncements." http://wondertime.go.com/parent-to-parent/blogs/catherine-newman-blog/04022007.html Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:00:00 PST