children
Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Parenting at One
So I wrote one of these at eight months old. A few things have changed since then. Little man is now semi mobile, he is crawling and cruising. He has interests in PBS shows such as Curious George, Super Why, and sometimes Sesame Street. He wants to be with me, and doing what I’m doing at all times. I really don’t mind it as long as he is safe and I’m not doing anything that could potentially harm him. He has also decided he no longer has a bedtime, or a set amount of sleep he needs.
By James Howell7 years ago in Families
Everyday Tips to Help Kids Learn
Everyday moments are the perfect opportunity to help children explore the world around us through hands-on experience and discovery. Choosing learning activities that suit your family life and schedule is vital. Begin by introducing simple new ideas and as your child is ready to continue to add more variety. Each learning moment has the possibility of being a magical voyage of discovery- for your child and you. Here are some fun and simple tips for everyday learning by subject.
By Topacio Marrero7 years ago in Families
Reading Over the Screaming
I have a two-year-old. The terrible two's are real. I don't give a damn what anyone says. My child is adorable and I love her with all my heart... but holy shit there are moments I seriously think about selling her on the black market. I won't, but the thought is there at times. The screaming, the tantrums, the biting, is nothing compared to when someone else tells me that she was an angel while they watched her. I was seriously hoping I would be able to skip this stage. I think every parent hopes that though. That if they discipline their kids just right, maybe, just maybe, they won't go through this god awful fucking shit box of a phase. Is that just all imagination? Wishful thinking? Probably. I genuinely enjoy when I put her to bed and an hour later she actually goes to sleep. It is pretty much the most peaceful moment of my entire day.
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Families
When You Want Kids and Your Spouse Doesn't
Kids. They are the epitome of our existence. We all were kids once, but deciding to have a child is a completely different burden. Sometimes I envy people that "accidentally" have a child. Although, there is no accident when it comes to doing, what I like to call, the "baby dance."
By Melody Rodriguez7 years ago in Families
Life with Chickenpox
First off, I am not writing this to Mom shame because I honestly believe we are all doing the best we can. With that said, my adventure begins... So, this past Friday I thought I was a horrible mom who let her infant get her face bit up by mosquitoes. As luck would have it, I did not let my daughter get bitten by mosquitoes. It turns out my pretty little princess has chickenpox. What how does this happen? Who actually gets chickenpox nowadays? The answer—my daughter, that is who. I wish I could say this has been a relatively easy thing to go through, but I would lying.
By Karla Nabert7 years ago in Families
Locked Out
The doorbell rang in the middle of the afternoon. I haven’t ordered anything, so I figured it must be another security or internet company soliciting and I wasn’t going to answer. My two-and-a-half-year-old had a different idea. He ran full speed to the door and knocked on it shouting, “Hello? Nana, is that you?!”
By Kelsi Smoak7 years ago in Families
Parenting with ADHD
When my son was 5-years-old, I noticed that he was having behavioral issues at school and potentially going to fail kindergarten for the mere reason that he couldn't sit still. His father and I decided to start the process of having him evaluated by a psychologist. Every year at school after that, he kept having issues focusing and finishing his work. He KNEW how to do the work but simply couldn't finish it. After multiple tests and evaluations at the age of 7, my son was offically diagnosed with ADHD with impulse control.
By Marina Turpin7 years ago in Families
