Archive for category: Musings Of A Working Mom

Note To Self….let the kids grow up!

0 / December 14, 2007 4:14 pm

A headline on MomLogic yesterday not only caught my attention but evoked a number of emotions: sadness and angry…but not shocked. The headline, “At what age does your child become an adult?” referred to the USA Today story Kids and [...]

Parents…Start Your “Sleeping”!

1 / December 11, 2007 8:55 am

I know, always the joker! But seriously…our bedroom is a very important destination for some of our top parental priorities (yes, your minds can be in the gutter!). The Better Sleep Council (BSC) recently release some very important information that [...]

Why family meals need to be on your plate

1 / November 16, 2007 2:21 pm

I grew up with family meals as did my husband. But we both recall times when it was kids and mom and dad was added later; or when the big family time was reserved for weekends – although that often [...]

You Are What You Drive

0 / September 24, 2007 1:56 pm

Have you noticed how the car you drive reflects the stage you are in as a mom and a person? We recently unloaded our Toyota minivan and down sized to a snazzy Rav4. This was not an overnight decision but [...]

Seeing the world as our kids do will make us better parents

0 / September 20, 2007 12:43 pm

Surfing around on line for something new to tell you about, I actually did find something new: a rocker/hollywood type who really does see the light as a parent, and strives to act responsibly. Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder is featured [...]

Should there be rules for baby naming?

1 / August 8, 2007 2:51 pm

Is that 4Real? Well, sort of. In case you missed this, a New Zealand couple attempted to name their baby 4Real but opted for the very cleaver Superman after the name computer rejected their top choice. I can understand their [...]

Stop The Guilt and Start The Solutions

6 / August 3, 2007 11:09 am

Another “breast is best” article this week. By now we all know the data and the perks and benefits to breast feeding. As the expert in the AP report noted: Formula isn’t as good at protecting babies against diseases, eczema [...]

Broken Records Worth Spinning Again

2 / July 27, 2007 2:10 pm

Recent headlines are sometimes worth repeating. Here are some highlights of headlines with messages I think are worth pondering again and again and again… Girls Rock! With the recent Harry Potter craze, this headline was so refreshing! Finally, a female [...]

Art or Life?

1 / July 20, 2007 11:52 am

(click image to enlarge) A little Friday fun, or a slice of life…I’m at a loss to figure this out today so I’ll just let you be amused, or worried. Image Have a great weekend. ©2009 Pediatrics Now. All rights [...]

There Is Such A Thing As Too Much

4 / July 17, 2007 12:21 pm

If this report is true, the Beckhams will fit in well with their LA neighbors. After all, don’t all 8, 4 and 2 year olds need $5000 of ToysRUS Merchandise? My favorite memories about my kids at those ages always [...]