Toddlerese: Lost in Translation
Sometimes we just don’t understand each other. I was dropping my kidlets off at the YMCA Childwatch today and Jill,…
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The Miles Between Us: Coping with Life Far From Family
When I got married, I moved 300 miles from all of my family. I went from a small town on…
Family Dinners: Tips for Making Meals Tasty and Memorable
I cook dinner for these little ones! Do you cook dinner for your family every night? This question has…
Piano Sabbatical: Hobbies Parents Set Aside
Having kids often means some things in life get put on hold. Gone are the late nights out with friends.…
Hold the Fries: Healthiest Fast Food Kids’ Meals
Photo via familyfoodies.com. It’s 4 p.m. My husband is on his way home from work, and his stomach is growling.…
Thrombocytopenia: Another Way for Doctors to Worry Moms
Doctors seem to be good at making moms-to-be worry. The other week, I chronicled my pregnancy with my first daughter…
After You Have a Child: Do You Share Personality, Looks, or Both?
My daughter, Halle, will crawl for food. After you have a child, you get an array of questions and…
Ventriculomegaly: 5 Years After an Uncertain Diagnosis
A look at what ventriculomegaly means during pregnancy My oldest daughter just turned 5 years old. Megan is a bright,…
In Billy Joel’s Words: This is the Time to Remember
Max and Halle playing peek-a-boo. Do you ever just stop and look at your children? Really take them in?…
Skipping School: It’s Just Preschool, Right?
Photo via simplysenia.com. Is there a standard for when it’s acceptable to miss school? Is there an age or an excuse…
