“Fostering Self-Directed Play: ten tips to help pre-schoolers entertain themselves “| Loving Earth, Mama!. It is Tuesday…and I like to recommend a blog once a week. Today, I found “Loving Earth, Mama”. Motherhood is a journey, a fun if … Continue reading
Last week, I treated myself to a morning in Glen Ellyn…a small Chicago suburb. It was a beautiful Fall day and after a doctor’s appointment I took myself on a tour of downtown Glen Ellyn. One of the treasures … Continue reading
Like I said: Its complicated. via Do Maternal Grandmothers Really Have It Better? – Grandparents.com. Do maternal grandparents have it better…maybe, is all I have to say. It truly depends on the relationship that a mom has with her daughter. If the relationship with … Continue reading
Over twenty years ago I lost my best friend to breast cancer…she was 41 years old and had a three year old daughter. I can still remember when she called to tell me she had a found a lump in … Continue reading
Yesterday, I witnessed a very disturbing scene in an urban playground. It was a beautiful fall afternoon in Chicago, at a playground nestled among the skyscrapers near Millennium park. Our extended family was there with the youngest among them, a … Continue reading
Borrow Baby Couture | Rent Baby, Toddler, Kids, and Children Clothing.. Did you ever wish for a special dress for a special little one in your life….but you just did not want to make an extravagant purchase that might … Continue reading
Preparing for childbirth doesn’t just mean hiring a doula and packing your hospital bag; it also means getting ready for what might be the most challenging physical task you’ve ever faced. Improve your odds of having an easier, shorter labor … Continue reading
After recently reading a post about “who makes the decisions when you are in labor” my own labor and deliveries came to mind. Alongside were the memories of the numerous labor and deliveries that I attended as a nurse. When … Continue reading
I’m not expecting people to never be offended by anything I say. But I am asking people to respect my right to have an opinion on a topic and not equate it to judging people who have different … Continue reading