Parenting is hard normally but if you are depressed as well then it is much harder than it should be. In my Parents Anonymous Group, depression touched many of our lives from time to time. Many of our members dealt with very difficult, stressful situations that occasionally … [Read more...] about Depression and Feeling Better – Part I
Parenting Babies
Choices
I have made many choices in my life. Some were very good, some were not so great but bearable and others were very regrettable. I think we all can find at least one choice in our lives to fit into each of those categories. Thankfully I don't have too many that fit that last … [Read more...] about Choices
Easy Parenting Part III – The Don’ts List
Here are a few don’ts that found their way onto my easy parenting list; some came from the Freehold Parents Anonymous Group members and one came from Chelsey – who felt we were too strict (A sure sign of good parenting!). Don’t Correct Children in Front of Others Correcting … [Read more...] about Easy Parenting Part III – The Don’ts List
Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
With so many extra curricular activities going on with our kids these days, it gets more and more difficult for them to find time to spend with friends. And anyone who is familiar with child development will attest to the fact that playdates play an important role in the social … [Read more...] about Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
5 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Spot Them
Among the standard colds, flus and skin complaints that are par for the course when children are young, there are also a few relatively common illnesses that you may not even be aware of until they strike. These are five of the more common ailments that affect children, along … [Read more...] about 5 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Spot Them
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to