NOTEWORTHY WEDNESDAY! Recently, one of my tweets, was from a mom of three who announced that NYC where she lives was in a way calmer than visiting her hometown in Northern California with her three young kids. Now there were … Continue reading
The Hunger Games…I have not read the book …I have not seen the movie. But I have read an excellent review on a website that seems to be a good find if you want to know how to keep pace with … Continue reading
In our home, once upon a bedtime used to mean a simple, pleasant and relatively easy routine until “bad dreams” became one our little one’s nighttime fears. Fortunately, the ‘bad dreams’ have all but disappeared with the help of a magic … Continue reading
Highlights of the week…sharing some of the reads of the last few days. Ainsley closed her eyes, as if to shut out the embarrassment. The ongoing quest to understand why her young body was turning into a woman’s was not … Continue reading
Relaxing is something that I have had to learn to do over the years as parent. It isn’t easy for me to stop and smell the roses. It has taken me forever to find something that relaxes and takes my … Continue reading
NOTEWORTHY WEDNESDAY! As a professional advocate for children, I am saddened and appalled by the obesity epidemic in children. The younger generation actually may not live as long as their parents…this is sickening…because we have the knowledge. But our social … Continue reading
Recommended Reading For most families, sleep training will result in a baby that has a new and important skill: the ability to sleep on his own. The whole family will get more sleep, and that comes with numerous benefits. In … Continue reading
It has been years decades actually since I became a mom. As a nurse, it seems that I was overwhelmingly aware of various symptoms for which I should contact my doctor during pregnancy and in general. Admittedly, it is nice … Continue reading
CANCER SUCKS! this week our dear, elderly neighbor with recurrent cancer made the lonely decision to end his life. since hearing this very sad news, intermittent thoughts of him continue to come to mind I feel pain for his loneliness and suffering. … Continue reading
Highlights of the week…sharing some of the reads of the last few days. The practice, known as placentophagy, is far from widespread and is received with great skepticism by more traditional medical experts. Ingesting the placenta: Is it healthy for … Continue reading