The Mystery of Parenting Unraveled… Mastery of life is not a precondition to becoming a parent. We assume the responsibility of teaching someone else how to do what we have not yet figured out. We teach, even as we learn … Continue reading
Parents Are You Sick of Parenting Tips Yet? At any given moment, I have a pile of parenting information on my desk, nightstand, and kitchen table. I have my favorite tipsters and I also have my favorite tip. Make your … Continue reading
Weekend Picks from Parenting in the Loop Here are my favorites for this week. I cannot believe that in two weeks it will be Labor Day Weekend. Where did the summer go? I Am “The Good Wife” circa 1955 in … Continue reading
August and Back to School…Already? I don’t know about you all but my summer has flown by with many changes happening at a whirlwind pace in my home. Change is never easy and some are much more emotionally draining than … Continue reading
Childproofing When You Are Away From Home Small children are at risk for accidents especially at home since that is where they spend the most time. There are all kinds of services and ways to go about making a … Continue reading
Parenting in the Loop Weekend Pics The Fourth of July Weekend is upon us. So how about some outdoor play. The New York Times has this wonderful suggestion from its pages with a great reference to “Mindful Parenting” by my … Continue reading
Weekend Picks from Parenting in the Loop Summer is full of celebrations it seems, especially when the weather is warm. We all find it a bit easier to be playful and somewhat carefree when the the sun shines and the … Continue reading
Mindfulness Might Help Orlando, Paris, Sandy Hook….my mind cannot embrace all the recent violence and the extreme sadness that it causes so many people that I don’t even personally know. As a parent and grandparent I am concerned for the … Continue reading
Do You Have An “Easy” Baby? Every child is a different assignment — and we can all pay lip service to that cheerfully enough. But the hard thing to believe is how different the assignments can be. Within the range … Continue reading
Baby Development at 9 Months Old! At nine months of age you may notice that your baby has developed what is commonly referred to as “separation anxiety”. This can be troubling for parents, who do not realize this is … Continue reading