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
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
9 Easy Ways for New Moms to Prepare for Baby
It is a mother’s natural instinct to prepare for her upcoming baby. Once you begin to nest, mothers can have some bizarre ways to prepare. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I bleached my entire bathroom at midnight. With my son, I scrubbed and oiled all of my hardwood floors. … [Read more...] about 9 Easy Ways for New Moms to Prepare for Baby
Development of a Ten-Month Old by Degrees
The one thing that is important to remember more than anything is that milestones are not going to be met by every baby at the same time. Milestones are simply the average age of when a baby is going to be able to do something; some children can do it sooner, others will develop … [Read more...] about Development of a Ten-Month Old by Degrees
Baby Talk
One of the most important developmental milestones is baby’s first word. Give them more! This is easy, fun and best part, research demonstrates these simple tricks increase baby’s intelligence. How does it work? One word: Modeling If you want a baby to talk, then simply … [Read more...] about Baby Talk
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to