Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Can you imagine a one-year-old refusing to wear an outfit you selected? Well, that’s exactly what our daughter did when she didn’t want to wear what we picked out for her, and her little brother is no different. The constant tug of war has got me wondering if we should just give in and let…
It may sound a little creepy, but parents should schedule dates with their kids. With Princess gearing up for kindergarten, it seems like everything has been a bit crazy. Even though she’s excited about starting a new chapter, she’s still going to miss her friends from pre-k. She’s also going to miss being in the same building…
Easter has become quite the holiday in our household. I’ve written about how we celebrate Easter in Jamaica, and our plan to infuse the American and Caribbean culture. So far, I think we’ve done a pretty good job. This year has been off to a slow start. By now Princess would have already done craft…
I consider myself a pretty easy going person. I make it a point not to sweat the small stuff. However, the one thing that annoys me more than anything is when people without kids complain about being tired. The other day someone whined, “I’m tired. I only got five hours of sleep last night.” I…
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…
Now that summer is officially here, I’m having fun trying out different styles on Princess’s hair. I’m no professional, but I’ve managed to pull together some pretty awesome dos that have been getting a lot of positive feedback. I share some of my styling tips on my BabyCenter blog. One of my tips include, finding inspiration.The Disney movies…
Life is about making tough choices. When you become a parent, making the right decisions get harder. I’m often being ask the question, “Which would you choose?” That’s exactly what someone asked me the other day when referring to my career, and I decided to post this vlog. Have you ever been forced to make…
It’s been an exciting but busy last couple of months. Baby O is a gem and so is big sis. But, my hubby and I haven’t had any alone time in months! So, I asked him on a date. My mom took over baby and tot duties, while we went out on our first outing…
