Stories by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Warm, witty and just a wee bit warped, Kymberly Foster Seabolt is a native of Kent, Ohio, who survived childhood exposure to disco and grew up to marry and move to the country. Her column weaves her special brand of humor with poignant, entertaining, and honest portrayals of parenting, marriage, and real life. She currently lives in northeastern Ohio with her husband, two children, two dogs, two cats, and numerous dust bunnies who wish to remain nameless.

Studying real problems… like a failing beauty potion

Thursday, January 16, 2003 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Rather than launching telescopes into outer space, columnist Kymberly Seabolt wonders why we don’t use that money, and intelligence, for the good of the people instead. “A bizarre, torridly hot planet with clouds and raindrops made of iron was discovered by astronomers using a new technique designed to search for Earth-like planets in far-off solar [...]

Striking a blow for parental unity

Thursday, January 9, 2003 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Columnist Kym Seabolt says its time to stand up for her parental rights: two 15-minute breaks and hazard pay for slumber parties.

Take a look at the good new days

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on the magic of the holidays, and every day, through her children’s eyes.

2003: Resolving to be a whole old me

Tuesday, December 24, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

A new twist on an old habit: Columnist Kym Seabolt proclaims her New Year’s resolutions loud and clear. Or should that be unresolutions?

In the name game, just who are you?

Thursday, December 19, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

I’m the real Kym Seabolt, says columnist Kymberly Seabolt, or at least she thinks she is.

When nobody knows the words, ’tis the season for a silent night

Thursday, December 12, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Let’s face it: No one really knows all the words to There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays, or even The 12 Days of Christmas, for that matter. Columnist Kym Seabolt prefers to just hum along.

If you can read and share this, thank a preschool teacher

Thursday, December 5, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt pays honor to those arsenals of construction paper and paste, boo-boo magicians and holiday program planners we call preschool teachers.

Give thanks for traditional feast fare

Wednesday, November 27, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Don’t let the waistline police interfere with your holiday menus. Columnist Kym Seabolt urges readers to just say ‘no’ to nouvelle cuisine.

A new friend and family plan: Parents

Thursday, November 21, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

It’s time for parents to stand up and be parents, not friends, says columnist Kym Seabolt.

Christmas: To have and to hoard

Thursday, November 7, 2002 by Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on holiday shopping and stampeding toy riots.