Posted in Giveaways!, Guest Bloggers on Aug 11th, 2009
The following is an excerpt from a new book by Scott Haltzman, M.D., with Theresa Foy Digeronimo, entitled The Secrets of Happy Families: Eight Keys to Building a Lifetime of Connection and Contentment. The two are also the authors of the highly successful The Secrets of Happily Married Men and The Secrets of Happily Married [...]
Posted in Giveaways!, Guest Bloggers on Jul 10th, 2009
Get the Best for Your Baby Without Spending a Bundle
Baby products are an $8.9 billion industry in the U.S., with hundreds of new products added to the lineup each year. With an ever increasing range of choices, and seemingly limitless options, shopping for a new baby can be daunting and expensive. Retailers and manufacturers are [...]
Posted in Giveaways!, Guest Bloggers on Jul 2nd, 2009
The following is by today’s guest blogger, Linda Vujnov, author of Spilt Milk
No Sharing!
My mother is the queen of sharing. When dining together, if your meal does not appear as appetizing as hers, she will not only offer you tastes, but will trade entrees on request, unless you happened to order fish. She doesn’t eat [...]
Posted in Guest Bloggers on Jul 1st, 2009
The Evolution of a Natural Birthing, Attachment Parenting, Homeschooling Mom
When I was pregnant with my first child, I assumed he’d sleep in a crib. After all, that’s where babies sleep, right?
At that time, I’d never heard of co-sleeping, slings or attachment parenting. Dr. Brazelton was barely on my radar, much less Dr. Sears. I’m assuming [...]
Posted in Guest Bloggers on Jun 24th, 2009
Sarah: What are some simple ways that parents can make their communication more effective?
Gila: When coaching parents, I teach them to use the following tools towards effective communication. It takes work, but is well worth it.
1. Listen Without Judgment — Bite your tongue. Control the impulse to correct, advise or judge. Encourage kids to open [...]
Posted in Guest Bloggers on Jun 23rd, 2009
Thanks to Amanda Keefer from Mamma Mia for guest posting for me today!
I am officially diagnosing myself with a case of conception anxiety. I now truly believe this is the reason a “higher power” arranged my first child as a surprise. How would I ever have deemed it was “time”?
When are you ready? No one [...]
