Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I love putting together fun projects with my kids. Not only is it fun to get them involved, it also gets them thinking. Plus, it allows them the opportunity to get their creative juices flowing. Here’s how you can help your kids set New Year goals. You may be wondering, how on earth can a 17-month-old come up…
I’m a strict parent and I don’t care what others may think. But, is it okay to be an extreme parent? Bravo’s new series, “Extreme Guide to Parenting,” tackles the subject. Cameras follow nine households who share their child-rearing techniques that may have some folks scratching their heads. One couple forces their child to get involved in…
I’ve written about the silly things I do to get my baby to go to sleep on my BabyCenter blog. I thought I had it all covered. But, I recently figured out another cool way to get Baby O to nap. I dress him in a snowsuit for nap time! Every morning when we drop Princess off…
People tend to believe that just because I’m on TV, and I write blog that I’ve got it all together. But, you’d be surprised that is far from the truth. Behind my neatly cropped photos, you’ll likely find a mess. As weird as it sounds – I try to justify it by calling it a…
The past year has come and gone in a flash. Looking back on 2013, I’ve enjoyed professional and personal growth. From career advancements, to blogging opportunities and the birth of our son – the list goes on and on. Since I was a kid, I’ve been making new year’s resolutions. I remember my mom giving…
My hubby said to me this morning: “F*** you, I want a divorce if you take castor oil. That thing can hurt the baby!” “It won’t hurt the baby. I’m full term now,” I said. “Why don’t you just get drunk and hit the crack pipe too, since you won’t harm the baby!” he responded…
Let the countdown begin! I’ve been feeling those Braxton Hicks contractions again. But, still nothing consistent. I feel it most at night, sometimes out of no where! As I mentioned previously, my bags are all packed and I’m ready to go. I’ve also got some stuff done around the house, and have done some shopping…
My baby is about the size of a pineapple! I recently had my doctor’s appointment, which revealed that my baby is about 4 pounds and 11 ounces. If I deliver at 38 weeks like last time, my little pineapple will be around 6.5 pounds. Now in birthing position, it’s only a matter of time until…
