I know it seems inhumane for some who think that putting children on a child harness is wrong. A child harness isn’t a bad thing, it’s keeps kids safe and it keeps your energetic toddler within reach. Continue reading “Putting Your Toddler on a Child Leash: Safety Outwieghs What Critics Say”
Post ACL Surgery: My Road to Recovery Begins Now
It’s been a week since I’ve had surgery. It came about all too suddenly when I was notified that my “end of August” surgery was being pushed up to Aug. 2 based on the doctor’s schedule. It was such a fast surgery. Continue reading “Post ACL Surgery: My Road to Recovery Begins Now”
Traveling With Baby: How To Ease The Stress From Travel
Traveling With Baby = Stress
Traveling is stressful, let alone traveling with baby for the first time. We recently learned how to make traveling with baby a little less stressful on both baby and parents. Continue reading “Traveling With Baby: How To Ease The Stress From Travel”
‘Only Child’ Syndrome & Scheduling Play Dates With Other Toddlers
Socializing Your Only Child
Are you an only child and now have just one? I have one toddler so far and I’ve noticed
that my daughter is very friendly. She loves playing with other kids regardless if reciprocated or not. Continue reading “‘Only Child’ Syndrome & Scheduling Play Dates With Other Toddlers”
Organic Living: Why I Love Supporting Local Farmers Markets
Organic is a Lifestyle
Organic living takes discipline and purpose, although we don’t always have the follow through. There is no better way to appreciate and practice an organic lifestyle then to make it a point to visit your local farmers market. Continue reading “Organic Living: Why I Love Supporting Local Farmers Markets”
Knee Surgery = Mama’s Gonna Need It!
ACL & MENISCUS TEAR = KNEE SURGERY
Knee surgery is what I desperately tried to avoid. I can’t avoid it any longer. I had no idea that I had torn my ACL 6 years ago, but as I wrote in a recent post, “Are You Too Hard or Easy On Yourself,” for my other blog. Continue reading “Knee Surgery = Mama’s Gonna Need It!”
Birthdays: Aging Parents Getting Younger
Birthdays Differ With Age
Having a birthday when you’re in your 20s or your 30s definitely resonates much differently. Each era feels differently. You feel invincible in your 20s, you’re able to party and hold a decent job in your 30s, and then there are the 40s. Continue reading “Birthdays: Aging Parents Getting Younger”
The Moby Wrap: My Personal Review
Moby Wrap Okay…Sometimes
It’s really hard deciding on a baby carrier because there are so many. But, one that I love is the Moby Wrap. The Moby Wrap is very swaddle-like and has an intimacy that both momma and baby can enjoy. Continue reading “The Moby Wrap: My Personal Review”
Multi-Cultural Parents: I have A Goofy Korean Mom
Goofy Korean Mom = Unexpected Fun
Yes, I have a goofy Korean mom who of course has an accent and she says the strangest things. I learned a lot from having a little Korean mom one who was trilingual in Spanish, Korean, and English. Continue reading “Multi-Cultural Parents: I have A Goofy Korean Mom”
Should 1st Time Parents Get Family Dogs?
Dogs Require Your Time
Family dogs, especially puppies, can be cute but they are a lot of work. Abraham is half Japanese Chin and half Yorkie. He is about 18 pounds and will always be my first baby. When I first purchased him, I was lonely and deep down in my gut I felt a yearning to care for something…someone. Continue reading “Should 1st Time Parents Get Family Dogs?”