‘Why is my friend’s dad in an urn?’ The question struck me. This little man in front of me was just crying about his lost toy yesterday… and today, he’s asking me about this. I got stunted with how inquisitive he got. Mortified, even. Believe me, I know the answer. I know the answer too well. There’s too much in the news. Even for me, there’s too much to…
Labor Pains from hell Labor pains! I shrieked at the top of my lungs again from the pain. I wanted it to stop, but I didn’t want to stop. I’ve never wanted to keep on as much in my entire life as this very moment. Our baby boy was finally going to come into the world. We were driving to the hospital at 3 a.m. in the morning. I…
It’s tough to be a mother. I know, because I am one. If you’re reading this article, you’re either feeling like a crap mom or you’re too exhausted to care about how good of a mom you are — and that’s okay. As my husband would say after he came home from work all stressed out and ready for the weekend: “It is what it is. You are a…
I Said No, and I’m Not Sorry: Being A More Assertive Parent Much as parenthood is filled with joy and happy events, it also involves lots of moments we may not be very proud of. As a mother to a faultless and adorable 6-year old, I deal with guilt a little too often and my daughter always makes me wonder if am a good mom. Yesterday was one such…
If there’s one thing my five-year-old son and I have in common, it’s the doctor getting onto us about our weight. Not in the way you’re probably thinking; my son is small for his age. I think? At least that’s what the computer keeps telling the doctor, and the doctor keeps telling me. My son, the picky eater was a giant newborn, big enough to throw him into a…
Platinum sitters, equates to a high quality childcare professional. Being a mother is a full-time job and it’s the best job of a woman’s life. As much as it may feel uncomfortable, mother’s do have to step out of their homes for sustenance and to make a living for their kids. They can only be at comfort when next to their child, but that’s not how the world works….
When you are expecting, it’s natural to want to build the perfect happynest nursery for your child. Every space has a different personality, just as every baby does. You will need to consider what you want for your baby and how the space will function when designing your baby’s nursery. Here are a few tips for building a nursery that follows both form and function. Size Matters For A…
Seeking appropriate childcare for your family is one of the most important tasks you will complete as a new parent. You will obviously want to choose high-quality providers for your child, but it is challenging to do so independently. Many parents turn to childcare staff agencies, and they are much happier with the results. Why Use A Staff Agency Many parents have good luck using local advertisements, references, and…
Child development is not linear. While there are many things that children master and never forget, there are also many times a child will stop doing something for a while, but they regress later. Sometimes this is a very typical part of childhood. However, sometimes, it is a sign of something more. Reasons for Child Regression Regression can occur for many reasons. However, most of the time, it is…
