Tag: children
Best YouTube Videos For Little Kids
Okay, so I was totally the mom who was NEVER going to allow her kid on YouTube. I mean, you've read about the people...
The Curse of the Invisible Trash Can
Many, many years ago, the members of my household were placed under a terrible curse. You see, no one in my family can see...
Bittersweet Milestones
There are some milestones you think, as a parent, will be such a relief when your child achieves them. Feeding themselves, toileting independently, happy...
Our Experience with Molluscum: A Viral Wart You Don’t Want to...
When my daughter started getting a small rash on her upper legs, I didn't think much of it. She has sensitive skin like me...
Why My Children Do Not Have a TV in Their Bedroom
I grew up in the era of television. A lot of television. I am an avid reader now, but I admit that I still...
Wisdom Gleaned From Conversations With My Young Adults
In my journey of parenting, I have found that I have learned more than I have taught. I have two boys aged seventeen and...
Soaking in the Summer Season
Erma Bombeck was a great author and columnist who once said,
"If I had my life to live over again I would have invited friends...
Why Easter Is My Least Favorite Holiday
When I was a kid, I loved Easter. I loved getting up for sunrise services at church, where they wheeled the upright piano onto...
Your Guide to Gardening With a Toddler
Hooray for gardening season in South Carolina! With this warmer weather comes more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with our children. One particularly great...
Pride and Autism
When my son turned two, our pediatrician first mentioned Autism. We had been keeping an eye on my son’s speech, knowing he was delayed....
Mom Confession :: I Don’t Treat My Kids Equally
Recently I was in a situation with a family member – whom I’ll refer to as Grace. Grace stated, “I would never do something...
Cavities :: An Unwelcomed First
We’ve had many firsts in our family that we’ve celebrated, some of which were a pretty big deal. We’ve also had some not so...
Communicating What They Cannot Say
When my son was two, we knew his verbal skills were behind. Our pediatrician kept a close eye on him and made us aware...
I Talked to My First Grader About Sex and Her Reaction...
In our family, we’re all about age-appropriate transparency. If our kids have questions about something mature, we do our best to provide honest, clear...