parenting Archive
Growing up isn’t easy—whether you’re a boy or a girl. We’re given hardly any independence, we have to got to school five times a week, get permission to go out, go to bed at a certain time and basically have very little say in the …
The other day I was stuck in traffic in a very grumpy mood. Nope… inching my way forward in bumper-to-bumper traffic isn’t my idea of fun. What would normally have been a quick 20 minute trip was estimated by Google Maps to now take over an …
Tara Wood has raised a very special little girl. Four-year-old Norah loves older people and she explained that unique affinity to her mother. Quite wise beyond her very young years, Norah appreciates what older people have to offer and enjoys their presence. While some youngsters may …
As a little girl, I may not have been the most talented of the tiny tots. My parents dutifully signed me up for all of the classes that little girls take. There were tumbling and gymnastics. To this day, I still can’t even do a …
Everyone’s got that one song that just gets them going. Come on, you know exactly what I’m talking about. For me, that song is Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic. Whenever I hear it playing, my body instantly starts grooving to the beat. It’s not a conscious …
There’s a lot of talk out there about ‘women’s rights’ and equality for women. Historically, women have been somewhat oppressed in western society, often being reduced to homemakers and child bearers. In recent years women have tried to step out of that mold and become …
“Oh, you know Sarah? She’s my cousin twice removed!” Um… okay, how many of you can honestly say that you know what that means? Do you know what a “second cousin” is? Or how about “third cousin, thrice removed?” Come on, no Googling! While you’ve probably heard these …
Most everyone at some point in their life has wondered what their first kiss would be like. Will it be good? Will it be horribly awkward? Who will I share this special moment with? Will this person be the love of my life? We have …
A baby’s first words are one of those adorable (hopefully!) memories that parents will forever cherish. Babies may begin communicating words such as “mama” and “dada” as early as 7 months old. Of course, that’s not always the case as it’s perfectly normal for babies …
Childbirth is the culmination of months of pregnancy. Around the world, there are approximately 360,000 births each day and each and every one of those is a very special and very beautiful miracle. Of course, it goes without saying that delivering a baby is not …
