Parenting a two-year-old is not for the faint of heart. Two-year-olds are fiercely independent one moment and incredibly needy the next. The highs are higher and the lows are lower. …
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Mindfulness is simply the practice of being present in the moment, intentionally and without judgment. We could all use a little more mindfulness in our lives right now. Whether you’ve…
Shortly after her fourth birthday, my daughter Gwen lost every hair on her body, probably forever. Before Gwen’s diagnosis, I’d never heard of alopecia areata. Fast forward through two years…
Is a puppy on your holiday list? With a year like 2020, I think we are all looking for ways to make up for a challenging year of struggles and…
To say these are uncertain times is probably the most overused, but understated, way to describe our current situation. After facing a summer with fewer options for kids due to…
Pandemic or no pandemic, Phil Riggan’s strategies for creating quality family time rock – quite literally. Have you been to the James or Laurus Park?
Family folklore has it that I have loved dogs ever since I was born – even before I could walk or talk. Due to an incident in her childhood, my…
Twenty-two things one mother wants you to know about parenting a child with disabilities.
I’m not sure about you, but September and October are a blur at our home as we get back into the swing of things for school and sports – and…
During every stage of parenting, it seems that some well-meaning stranger has stopped to tell me that these are the best times. When I had my new babies, more experienced…
Birthday parties and birthdays are supposed to be fun – for kids and families! These new birthday party ideas might help you a bit with the planning process.
Passing on this love of fiction has been a highlight of motherhood. From lap-sitters listening to No More Jumping on the Bed to car passengers clutching the latest Magic Treehouse…