This is the first year I’ll have an almost “tween” home over the summer… This is also the first summer that we’ve got a computer in his bedroom, and each of the kids has their own “smart” device. Be it a kindle, ipad, or what not, they all know how to use them. Now, I’ve […]
To Co-sleep or Not?
Co-sleeping…. One of the hottest topics amongst mothers of young children… To Co-Sleep or Not? As many young couples do, when my first husband and I started talking about having a family, we had our list of things we would not allow our children to do. They would not throw tantrums in public. They would […]
Lice, lice baby!
She howled out as I tugged, perhaps a little too viciously, on the tiny little lice catching comb. She wriggled and tried to escape me, but I held on tight. Through gritted teeth I muttered some kind of threat on her well being if she did not sit there and take it like a four-year-old. […]
Happily Ever After…
Moms, wouldn’t you agree that one of your top priorities in life as a mother is the safety and well being of your child? So many of us spend hours fearing scenarios that are, truthfully pretty unlikely, but still terrify us. However, bad things DO happen. While we all wish we could live happily […]
Who would you turn to if your child was born with a rare condition?
When Christy Cook was born, 50 years ago, her esophagus was not connected properly to her stomach. She had to have 22 surgeries to get everything right! She was 4 years old when she was finally able to eat food like other kids her age! The condition she suffered from is called Esophageal Atresia (EA/TEF), […]
Fat kids make me sad – Obesity Prevention in Children
Trust me, I get it. For those of us who are prone to be overweight, it is really, really tough to slim down or stay trim in the first place. I guess that’s what upsets me so much when I see overweight children. I’m not talking about pudgy kids. Lots of kids are pudgy and […]
I Did Not Medicate my Child Because I am a “Lazy Parent” – Recognizing Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children
Mental Health Issues in Children are a Real Issue May was Mental Health Awareness Month – and while I missed the boat on posting about this topic then, it’s really one that we should never stop discussing. There is such a stigma around mental health issues, and it shouldn’t be that way. I remember how much grief […]
The Creepy Candy Shop
The Creepy, Scary, Candy Shop You MUST watch this short preview for the film The Candy Shop. The film is a Fairytale/Parable about the child sex trafficking epidemic that is a major problem all over the U.S. This particular video was made in Atlanta because of the huge problem there. This film was made not […]
Wedgie butts and robot farts… living with a child with ADHD
I have a child diagnosed with ADHD. Life can be… well, challenging. Let me just walk you through a typical morning in our house. “Bug, go get dressed. Your ride will be here in ten minutes.” This is probably already the 18th time I have told him to get dressed. “Bug, go into your room […]
9 tips for getting your kids to eat veggies
If you don’t have to play the game of “hide the veggies,” you are lucky. However, many of us struggle with kids who just DO NOT want to even try. I remember being a kid. I remember how much I detested not only the taste, but the texture of squash. I felt like I was […]
World Autism Awareness Day 2015
April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. The Light it up Blue campaign #LIUB is one way to spread awareness and information about Autism. Why is awareness so important? You can #LIUB – your twitter and Facebook profiles to share support! Tag your photos with #LIUB on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+ Order these […]
Wear Green For Cerebral Palsy Awareness
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! My sweet nephew was officially diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when he turned two, but we knew long before that. His parents have worked hard with him and for him, and he has made some amazing advances. Let’s all wear green today to show him, and all kids with cerebral palsy, […]
Dear Michael
Dear Michael – Out of 40 cousins on my mom’s side the family, you are one that I have actually gotten to know fairly well. Being the “East Coast” cousins, I’m so glad that our families have spent Thanksgiving and Easter together over the years, although not as frequently lately as children have grown and […]
Accidental overdose
The only thing worse than having a sick child is having a sick child that climbs into your bed and coughs in your ear at 4:30 in the morning. At least she was cute about it. Three is a fun age, isn’t it? When they are picking up so much but don’t quite get everything […]
