Author Archives: Michael A. Burstein

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Night Terrors

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

Trying to soothe an unsoothable child It’s happened before, although it’s becoming less and less frequent. What terrifies me is that I know it will happen again. It’s the middle of the night, often midnight or a little bit after. … Continue reading →

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The Funny Things They Say

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

Enjoying the turn of phrase One of the things that Nomi and I started doing a few years ago was record the funny things that Squeaker and Muffin would say. It began when we started writing down their first words; … Continue reading →

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The Irrationality of Five-Year-Olds

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

Still waiting for the magic switch to flip As Squeaker and Muffin get older, one of the things I’ve been looking forward to is their becoming more rational beings. As I used to say to Nomi, babies are pure id; … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten: The Journey Begins

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

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Let It Go, Let It Be

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

When I find myself enjoying quiet Both my children come to me Singing songs from Frozen, “Let It Go” No matter day or darkness They are singing right in front of me Singing songs from Frozen, “Let It Go” “Let … Continue reading →

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Rights and Wrongs

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

Contemplating local issues gone national Here at The Brookline Parent we try not to get too political. Most of the columns we write tend to be about our personal experiences, and we only occasionally mention politics when it has some … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Nosebleeding

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

Dealing with minor medical emergencies   Nomi and I have generally been very lucky when it comes to the health of Muffin and Squeaker. We know of some parents who have had their kids operated on for recurring ear infections, … Continue reading →

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Missing the Firsts

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

The moving finger and all that At this very moment, if you’re reading this column just after it was published, Muffin and Squeaker are at their first ever visit to a circus. They’re seeing the Big Apple Circus on City … Continue reading →

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The Return of, Well, Us

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Michael A. Burstein

What we hope will be a welcome return We’re back! Well, to be fair, we never really left. I mean, I’m still here, Nomi is still here, and our twin daughters Muffin and Squeaker are also still here (if a … Continue reading →

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The Mommy Blogging Question

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Michael A. Burstein

Privacy in the Age of the Internet Originally published January 18, 2013 When Nomi and I were first approached by Brookline Patch to write a parenting column, it seemed to us an obvious fit. We were new parents, surrounded by … Continue reading →

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