Holidays are very important events for children, they are HUGE. Thinking about Easter coming in March this year, I remembered being about five or six and how my family celebrated the holiday in Daytona, Florida. My dad told my older brother and me that in order for the Easter … [Read more...] about Daddy, Me and the Secret Easter Bunny Nest
Parenting
What Do You Know About Your Child?
Have you ever wondered just how well you really know your son or daughter? When they walk out the front door, whom are they meeting? Where will they go? How will they spend their time? As parents we get so wrapped up in our check-off lists that we may forget to stop and smell … [Read more...] about What Do You Know About Your Child?
Getting Your Child Ready For a New Sibling
Adam never was really into sharing things. When his cousins would visit, his way of greeting them was to explain what was his, followed by “Don’t Touch!” Inevitably it would lead to a showdown in which I’d have to pry a toy he hasn’t even looked at since he was an infant from his … [Read more...] about Getting Your Child Ready For a New Sibling
Jogging Stroller Checklist
Being prepared is better than being in the dark – “Forewarned is Forearmed”. A simple list that guides you through the purchase of a jogging stroller: Jogging stroller CHECK LIST Things to consider: Yes (Y) No (N) Very Important Is a brand name important? Y Are accessories, … [Read more...] about Jogging Stroller Checklist
Mister Rogers: A National Treasure
Ten years ago we lost a national treasure. Mister Rogers, the gentle neighbor that many of us grew to adore, ended his battle with stomach cancer a month before his 75th birthday. He passed on with his wife at his side and as news reached millions— the whole world mourned. Mister … [Read more...] about Mister Rogers: A National Treasure
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to