I am in awe and astounded by all the developments that my son has gone through. I do think about the time when he was snuggling with me on the couch just a little thing. He was all warm and smelt wonderful. I remember the rolling over, discovering himself in the mirror, realizing there was more to explore. How everything… Read more →
I abide by his sleeping routine and covet sleep for my son. The reason I have done this is that I have found that when he sleeps well we all have a great day. It is important for children growing up that they sleep. It is important for growth and development. Also important for mommies and daddies to have some… Read more →
Right off I am going to tell you that I despise potty training. We are in the depths of learning, and I am stressed out! Potty training has to be one of the toughest acts of growing a child has to go through. First, you take away their bottles. If you do it young, enough I learned it isn’t so… Read more →
I am a mother, not a martyr. I chose the life that I live for the benefit of the entire family. I get asked all the same questions or receive the same statements all the time: Do I miss working? No. Too bad you gave up your career to be home. Nope, didn’t give up anything. Don’t you miss being… Read more →
For those of you who know me, know that I have a vibrant and energetic four-year-old boy. I have been so blessed that he is well mannered and has an excellent personality. He is sweet, funny and loves to tell stories. He snuggles, hugs and kisses as well as tells you how much he loves you. He is also the… Read more →
We all hear it on the web and in the news that we are living in an entitled world. That is nothing new. Other countries can’t stand the USA because we come off as so entitled. But all of the stereotype and assumptions doesn’t mean we actually have to live that way or raise our kids that way. I read… Read more →
To My Neighborhood Moms, I hear your frustration in the mornings trying to get your children to school. I hear your anger when you have asked your children many times to clean up. I hear your patience failing after you have asked your children to quiet down for the 10th time in 10 minutes. That is normal and will… Read more →
I bring this up because I just heard of a large box store rearranging their toy department to mix in boys and girls toys together, so no one feels awkward. Why are we making our children feel awkward for playing with toys? They are toys! Boys should play with dolls to learn caretaking skills and girls should get dirty to… Read more →
There is a time that all parents run into this beautiful little being that we created has turned to be a crazy want to be adult. The Toddler Independence phase! Everything needs to be there way or no way. They want to do it all and no matter what you say it is wrong. Now I have read many articles… Read more →