I have three children, and I worked through pregnancy with each of the kids. Then, I went back to work quickly after each of them was born. My work was an office job and I had my own separate office space. I brought my two older sons to work with me for close to a … Read more
You’re a new mom, and wanting to give your baby the best, you breastfeed. Of course it isn’t easy. You’re on call around the clock. Because that’s what moms do best. But then it happens, you receive a summons for jury duty. First, you may think, will the judge excuse me? Then, you consider it … Read more
It’s still early in the evening, by parental standards. You’re about to settle down for the night when, all of a sudden, your toddler screams. You run to his bedroom. But you only find him sitting up, crying, still asleep. What has happened? You suspect a nightmare. Except this is different. Because he isn’t really … Read more
R-E-S-P-E-C-T – we all know how the song goes. But it doesn’t always go to plan when parenting. Because respect is learned, it’s up to us as parents to ingrain that level of behavior in our children. Likewise, our kids also see it in our own words and actions. Respect is more than a noble … Read more
So, you’ve gone from parenthood to puppyhood. Congratulations! It’s an exciting time. What’s even better is the relationship your kids will have with their puppy. For some, it’ll be their first friend. And one of the longest relationships in their early years. But as we all know, puppies can be hard work. It’s like raising … Read more
I’m writing this post from outside. If you are a parent and spend any time on Facebook at all, you will have seen many articles coming through your feed lately about the importance of getting kids outside play time. I have seen articles that talk about the recommendation for outside time being between four and … Read more
What makes you beautiful? This may seem like a simple question. Yet this is a question that we don’t often ask ourselves. Instead we often speak on traits in other people as beautiful. We can list many of the traits that make us perceive them as embodying beauty. We often refer to celebrities and people … Read more
You’re wanting your child to be strong, independent, and a leader. These are all good traits. But they do come at a cost. Truthfully, that cost is your patience as a parent. Raising a strong willed child is not easy. However, the benefits are undeniably beyond merit. That strong will that challenges you will serve … Read more
That teenage ritual, obtaining their driver’s license. You remember those days, carefree, and able to go where the road took you. Of course, with some limitations! If you have a teen driver in your home you’re more than likely reliving those moments. At the same time, you are probably riveted with fear. Not just for … Read more
To say that social media has taken off is an understatement. It’s here, and it’s here to stay. But for parents what is troubling is how fast it evolves. For instance, you catch wind of a new app and start using it. Whether you’re trying to be hip or see what your child is up … Read more