The Anachronistic Mom
Every mother needs a passion
Welcome!  This site is under constant construction.  Started at the end of 2003, it already has large amounts of information, but the structure will evolve (to put it politely).  Think of it as an externalized "memory mansion."  Or maybe just a mental kitchen table.

For what's happening right now, there are updates to the Medical section, particularly in Neurology and Depression.  Also, of course, check out the Education section, and the Homeschooling section in particular.  There are some wonderful ideas of what to do at home with a 3/4 year old (and younger).  Great stuff!  I've spent a lot of time finding SECULAR educational information, too, which might be of interest.

I'd still recommend the Reading, Media (which includes a real jump into storytelling waters),  and Books for Kids, which includes a list of my three year old's favorite books.

The KidInfo section is very healthy, and I'd also suggest Fun things to do with kids. 

The Columns and Opinions section is fleshing out.  We have a new columnist, Cornelia, who talks about having a son diagnosed with autism.

If you have any friends who are sick, I'd recommend that they look into the Overview of medical research on the internet section on the Medical page.  There are a lot more medical sections now, too, including: Autism, ADD/ADHD, and Thyroid Disease.

If you know of kid-friendly places to vacation, please email me.

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Sites of the Month
Site created by parents to teach saving:
Smart Piggy Bank

And here's a little something if you drink diet cola:
A mom fed aspartame to rats for 2 years in her own study.

PicoSearch
Anachronistic Mom's Cool New Book Picks
Old favorite book picks
And here's a really wonderful children's game site
Media Reviews and Alternatives
            These sites have             great information for parents!
Commonsense Media
Kidsnet (includes TV)
Here's a link from the kiddie media criticism page, which includes media watching guidelines written by Dr. Burke, a family psychiatrist in SF.   Also, here are some good ideas for alternatives to TV watching
New Online Playspaces for the literate...
Have you seen Library Thing?