Tag: children

Best YouTube Videos For Little Kids

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...