A terrific woman took a moment to vent about a last minute assignment she received to arrange babysitting for a church activity. This can be a big job, requiring time to coordinate and recruit, and it's much appreciated by families with young children. It turns out her … [Read more...]
Why I Think a 50 Shades of Grey Boycott is Ineffective
There's a call to boycott 50 Shades of Grey and even ban it from theaters. I'm not joining it. Are we really effectively boycotting something if we were never interested in seeing it in the first place? I'm simply not convinced that boycotts of films are effective. And, in some … [Read more...]
My Life Unplugged
"I had a really great time with you tonight. There was something different about this date. What was it?" A Different Date Night Driving home from a rare move and dinner date night, I turned to my husband with this question. He thought for a moment and said, "I had a great … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting: The Power of Time-In
I started Time-In to help my son build his emotional coping skills. I soon discovered that the person who needed Time-In the most was me. Time-In gradually becomes replaced by Time-Out as children grow. Time-In with infants is as natural as breathing. With babies, soft … [Read more...]
Car Seat Safety Advocacy: How We’re Getting it Wrong
The car seat safety message seems so simple. After all, there are no organized anti-car seat safety advocates. Every parent is for safety. So, why does it seem like car seat safety guidelines have become just another episode in the never-ending mommy wars saga? I think the … [Read more...]
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