After horrible experiences in the hospital delivering my first three kids, the last being a failed attempt at a ‘natural’ hospital birth, I decided that with my fourth child, we were going to have a home birth. And I did. And the only people there were my oldest son, and my husband. There were no […]
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Parenting Skills
DD Update: Tale of the broken arm.
My DD demanded that I take a photo and put it on mommie’s work so that everyone could see he feels better today. Now while he maybe smiling this Mom’s heart is still full of worry. My hubby ventured to take DD for his follow-up appointment today and he was less than pleased. I think […]
Parenting Skills
Big D’s first surgery and break!
As a parent one of the worst moments in my life is when one of my children is injured. Yesterday this came to full blow near panic attack when the school called me just 30 minutes before the home bell would ring to say my D feel off the monkey bars and they needed me to come […]
Parenting Skills
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: GET INVOLVED #VETOVIOLENCE
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we can each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of our children and the kids in our communities. Child maltreatment includes all types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, caregiver, or another […]
Entertainment / Parenting Skills
Positive Pre-school Teaching with Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up (now available on DVD)
Get Swept Up In All-New Barney Fun! Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up Available now on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment Who says being tidu can’t be fun? Let preschool favorite Barney show cleaning up is enjoyable when everybody works together in Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up. This release is accompanied by […]
Parenting Skills
Guest Post: You Got My Child That?
You Got My Child That?By Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD,Author of Princess Recovery: A How-To Guide to Raising Strong, Empowered Girls Who Can Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters The holidays are filled with so many wonderful things: family, friends, parties, religious endeavors, and, of course, gifts. All of these things can bring us joy (along with […]
Parenting Skills
6 ways to keep the Happy in the Holidays
With the holidays just days away, below are 6 ways to keep the Happy in the Holidays from Coupons.com household savings expert, Jeanette Pavini. 1. Slow down. Between decorations, shopping, baking, cooking, wrapping, traveling, entertaining – it can be easy to go through the motions of the holidays without stopping to enjoy it. Participate in activities that will […]
