parenting Archive
When Rhonda Whitney of Colorado Springs, Colorado attended her daughter’s talent show, she expected the usual. There would be kids singing, dancing, and performing funny routines. The children on stage likely would have spent hours practicing for the show. One little girl, 10-year-old Makayla Ferrell was prepared for …
Knowing the gender of one’s baby is an adventure in itself. The fact that it can go either way is exhilarating since a mother goes months before knowing if she’s growing and nurturing a baby girl or a baby boy. Couples nowadays even like to …
What’s the best thing about toddlers? Besides their quirky attitude, fun-loving demeanor and zest for life? Their adorable innocence! And even though they can be slightly mischievous at times, like being sneaky about having the last cookie or not wanting to go to bed at …
In times of doubt, when there’s nothing you can do but wait and see, there’s the belief that doing simple, everyday rituals is the way to get through. When you’re waiting for news, or you’ve got a big day coming up that’s making you anxious, …
I remember when my younger brother was a baby, he would ask for us to put certain songs on that he’s heard on the radio while we were driving somewhere. He would sing along to this one extremely popular pop song (the clean version, of …
It does my heart good to see parents singing sweetly to their newborns! What greater gift and better way to bond with your child? This is the perfect time to entertain and get them used to hear your voice. Music helps with development and learning …
When you want something badly enough, the universe will conspire with you to get it. And that’s exactly what happened to parents-to-be Mandi and Tyler Palmer. After years and years of trying to get pregnant and failing, the couple came to terms with not being …
I’m always for talking through pressing matters. Listening to each other speak and provide feedback is the only way to untangle confusion and emotions. Assuming the other’s point of view just leads to more frustration. Confrontation about important matters isn’t always comfortable, but if you …
New babies are like sponges. They have so much to learn from this big world, and from the moment they take in their first breath, they are absorbing every sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch they can. And because they are so new, they have …
They’re back! If you have a sharp memory, you’ll remember this expecting couple shared their dance video with the world early last year. Actually, it was exactly a year ago since they were expecting their baby in April, and when mom had recorded this video, …
