It seems to me that most of today’s kids have so much more than my peers and I did thirty-plus years ago, yet studies are showing anxiety in children to be on a steady rise in the 21st century. A study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics states that data from 2003, 2007, and […]
Bringing a new human life into the world may be an every day event in the grand scheme, but to a young couple it is as new and foreign as moving to the other side of the world. Couples struggle with their identities as life presents new challenges and fazes – college, jobs, extended family […]
Last week I wrote about how my mother’s controlling behavior and her contempt for men drove our family apart. Our family became increasingly fragmented since I was a young girl. By my early teen years, I secretly wished they would divorce; sparing me the burden of the toxic environment. When my brother and I went off to […]
I had a pretty contentious relationship with my mother growing up. She was a child of the 60s and found her identity in the feminist movement… to a fault. She never missed a chance to take a jab at men for suppressing women and ravaging the world in testosterone-filled wars. She’d even told me at a […]
I have two daughters eight years apart. My oldest recently graduated college and is, unfortunately, back home living with me and my youngest again. HELP!!! She’s driving us crazy!! I’ll admit that Lisa has always been a little temperamental and emotional (takes after her &%$#! father), but we were always able to resolve the conflicts […]
Now that the books are closed on 2017, we like to take a look back at the results and trends of popular names. It’s funny how much the two most reputable sites on the subject vary. Nameberry published their list at the end of November. It’s worth noting the they gather their scores by page […]
One of the most exciting things for a new mom is buying just the right little dress or onesie for her newborn baby. There’s nothing more adorable than buying the oh-so-cute ensemble that draws out the “Awwws” from family and friends. Having the most fashionable baby on the block can be quite a drain your […]
Baby bedding is one of those things new parents often struggle with. We want to pick it out ourselves, not have it gifted, as it’s such an important part of our new environment. Our babies must be supremely comfortable — and safe! Oh, but the colors and stitching need to be just right as well. […]
How many Christmas stockings do you make up every year? I have found that Christmas stockings are the ideal gift for both my friends and family. They are relatively inexpensive and at the same time, they are a lot of fun to make up. You can draw on all sorts of ideas and it is […]
Thankfully doctors and midwives are now pretty good at planning what I affectionately call “arrival day”. It’s great for both mom and dad, and if you are a gift buyer, it will make it easier for you as well. In fact, I’ve started to plan ahead for the entire year. Not only does it take […]
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