It’s been said many times, that laughter is the best medicine. But this old proverb is more likely referring to our everyday lives and not just when we have fallen ill. It implies that in general laughter is a healthy thing for both mind and body. If that’s true, then why are … [Read more...] about Learn to Laugh Like Your Children
Parenting
Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
Who is Jolly K. and why does she matter? Born in the late 1940s, Jolly K. was placed in the first foster care home as a young child. From there she would continue to endure physical and sexual abuse until she ran away for the last time as a teenager. To support herself, she … [Read more...] about Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
Story Time
“What you do may seem insignificant, but it’s important that you do it.” –Mahatma Gandhi There was a little boy walking the beach and he noticed many starfish scattered all along the shore line. They were all still alive but he knew that if they didn’t get back into the water … [Read more...] about Story Time
Fighting The Mommy Blues: A Primer For Postpartum Depression
When postpartum depression lasts, and worsens, it is called postpartum psychosis. If your postpartum depression lasts and gets worse, you need to get immediate medical attention. Depending up the severity of your postpartum psychosis, it might need a brief hospitalization. In … [Read more...] about Fighting The Mommy Blues: A Primer For Postpartum Depression
“Retard” & “Retarded” – Teach Kids Now
Many children have uttered the term “retard” or “retarded” to express their dislike of someone or during an argument not thinking of the group of people they offend. Children – and many adults – get angry and that is a perfectly normal emotion but when they begin to feel as if … [Read more...] about “Retard” & “Retarded” – Teach Kids Now
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to