Raising Children to Weather the Storm
It’s no secret; kids say whatever is on their minds. My 6-year-old daughter is notorious for blurting out comments that often leave us dying with laughter or cringing with embarrassment. Here are six examples of some of the most embarrassing things my daughter has said. 6 Embarrassing Things 6-Year-Old Daughter Said “My butt is sweating….
I’m not sure that there is a specific age to transition a child from crib to bed. While most children make the switch sometime between ages 1 1/2 and 3 1/2, I think it all boils down to the individual child. According to BabyCenter, it’s probably best to wait closer to 3-years-old to move a…
Most people look forward to the ending of daylight saving time. Some parents on the other hand, dread it. Before my husband and I had our children, we’d stay up late watching movies. When it was time to set our clocks back, we’d snuggle in bed for an extra hour or two. Now that we have…
When I received the phone call from my agent that I landed a reporter role on NBC’s hit show, The Mysteries of Laura, I couldn’t contain my excitement. But that joy quickly turned to sadness when I realized that the shoot day was scheduled on the first day of kindergarten. Needless to say, I wasn’t sure…
I’m sure we can all agree that kids are absolutely adorable. But, they can get pretty annoying at times, especially in public. For the most part my kids are very well behaved. But a tantrum can happen at any time. Needless to say, we sometimes get the side eye from people without kids who…
The kids were getting ready for their nap and my hubby handed Princess a doll to cuddle with, as she normally does at bed time. “I don’t like Chinese!” Princess said as she threw the doll across the room. “That’s not nice. Where did you hear that from?” I heard my hubby say from the other…
You’ve seen the video of Baltimore mom, Toya Graham hitting her 16-year-old son during the Baltimore riots. Many are calling her mom of the year for her actions. But some say they’re disturbed by how she dealt with the situation. Graham’s son joined rioters in response to the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who died as…
My family, friends, and I used to have fun guessing what our babies would look like. Would they have darker features like me or a fair complexion like their Dad? But I wasn’t prepared for the strange comments, questions, and double takes. I found myself saying, “Yes she’s mine” and “No, I’m not the nanny, he’s…
