We have not had the best luck introducing our children. My toddler daughter, while sweet, spirited and tons of fun is also a bit… intense. When she loves her brother she loves him. online pharmacy cialis-soft no prescription pharmacy But when she doesn’t, she doesn’t. She pinches. She smacks. online pharmacy lipitor for sale with best prices today in the USA … [Read more...] about Sibling Rivalry
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The Schedule Myth
Everyone promises that once we have a “schedule” all will fall into place. It sounds so nice: 8-10:we play 10-2: we nap 2-5: we do an outing 5-7: we play and eat 7-8: we get ready for bed 8-8: we sleep. Wouldn’t that be nice? The reality is often much blurrier: 8-12: scurry about, run to the gym, cry, attempt to not watch television 12-3 or 4: we nap some days, … [Read more...] about The Schedule Myth
Nursing Activities
After my first baby was born, I spent a lot of time nursing in front of the TV. With a second, it is not as easy. And since many of us ladies are masters of the multi-task, I have devised a top 10 list of the things you thought you could not do, but actually can while nursing list. I have tried—and almost mastered—all of them. Here goes: 1.) Read an entire book to a … [Read more...] about Nursing Activities
Weird Emotions
I was probably the most miserable pregnant woman you ever met at the end of my last pregnancy. It was the end of summer, I was exhausted and my toddler daughter was non-stop all day long. My daughter arrived at exactly 38 weeks, so when that day came and passed during my second pregnancy, I became bitter indeed. My son arrived, healthy and robust, on his due date. I … [Read more...] about Weird Emotions
Nightmares in Sleep Training
In the past couple of months, I have come to the realization that to be good mother (actually, to be a generally good human) I need to sleep. Period. I know the newborn time is the time when we need to let go of some of our own needs to serve the greater good—meaning my infant’s needs trump my own--but my infant’s needs will be better met on days where Mama gets her rest. … [Read more...] about Nightmares in Sleep Training