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
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When It’s Time to Deliver: Hospital Bag Checklist
Having a baby is something you can plan all day and night, but unless you go in for a scheduled c-section, or are induced, you never know when you are going to have that baby. So, to be safe, be sure to pack a hospital bag that can be quickly grabbed so that you have everything … [Read more...] about When It’s Time to Deliver: Hospital Bag Checklist
A Lesson from Ana’s Grandfather
My friend Ana and I were talking about patience recently. I told Ana how I increased patience by getting into the longest checkout line in the supermarket or by counting to fifteen before reaching for a can of peas or unlocking my front door. All the techniques I used are often … [Read more...] about A Lesson from Ana’s Grandfather
6 Things I Know for Sure About Being a Mom
"Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother's love is not." -- James Joyce It’s not about me and it’s not about my children, it’s about the minds of the human beings I have been gifted to guide and stand with in times of trouble and triumph, … [Read more...] about 6 Things I Know for Sure About Being a Mom
Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Shopping for a vehicle when you are in a hurry is risky business. Driving 65 mph in a school zone is tempting fate. Pushing firefighters aside to run into a burning building is just plain folly. Then why would anyone discipline a child when upset, angry or in a hurry? “Anger … [Read more...] about Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to