Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Giving another person’s child a piece of candy or fruit seems like a pretty nice gesture. But believe it or not, there are dangers of feeding people’s kids. Dangers of Feeding People’s Kids I was at a beauty salon one day when the young daughter of one of the customers began to get fussy. Then one of…
I’m 20 weeks along in my pregnancy and it feels like my baby is nocturnal. We’re half way there! My baby is about the size of a banana (maybe a little longer). I’ve gained just under 10 pounds, but I feel a lot heavier. Similar to my first pregnancy, this baby is nocturnal and loves…
You’ve heard the saying, “open the windows and let in some fresh air.” But would you let your kids sleep outside for an afternoon nap in frigid temperatures? That’s exactly what some parents do in parts of Europe. Best custom awnings can provide a perfect solution for creating a safe and comfortable outdoor space for…
These past few days have been extremely rough. I can’t stop thinking about the victims of the Sandle Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. When I heard the news that innocent 6 and 7 year old children were brutally murdered along with 7 other adults, I was crushed. It makes me appreciate being a parent…
I get asked all the time if I’d ever consider moving out of state, and I usually have a hard time answering that question. Here’s why… Reading this NY Daily News article confirmed to me that the world is far from being a bed of roses. In fact, this story is a nightmare come true….
My hubby and I have always planned on having kids. I knew that starting a family wouldn’t be easy. I’m not just referring to the financial aspects of raising a child. I’m talking about how our children would be perceived. There was a good chance that our child would have darker features like me. There…
Princess fell out of her crib a couple months ago (before fracturing her arm). I wasn’t gonna blog about it because I felt HORRIBLE. No need to flood the message boards with bad mommy comments. I feel bad enough. I read a post the other day on babycenter.com that made me rethink my decision of staying…
I’m sure you’ve heard that “kids say the darndest things.” But after a recent experience, I think the same can be said about grown folks. When a child says whatever comes to mind, it’s usually deemed as being precocious or cute. I’m sure you’ve also heard the saying, “if you don’t have something nice to…
