by, Laurie Haughton of Horizons Photography and Through the Lens of Motherhood My son, Joshua, was born with a heart defect that has resulted in numerous surgeries and a stroke; I mention this because one of the delays due to the stroke has been his speech. He is termed … [Read more...] about The Dragon Slayer
What Will a Child’s Tomorrows Be Like If Reading Isn’t Part of Today?
To whom it may concern..., I on occasion read to children at the local library. It is always a small group of kids with mom and or, dad, grandma or a chaperon. There is always room for plenty more. The 80 to 90 per cent of empty chairs is an indication of that. This in turn … [Read more...] about What Will a Child’s Tomorrows Be Like If Reading Isn’t Part of Today?
What Should a Mother do When She Learns She is Expecting?
The phrase "working mother" is redundant. ~Jane Sellman Congratulations! Learning you have become pregnant is very exciting. It can also be very stressful and overwhelming – especially if this is your first baby. Pregnancy Is Normal! Pregnancy and birth is a normal part of … [Read more...] about What Should a Mother do When She Learns She is Expecting?
Why You Need a Healthy Pregnancy Diet Plan
Throughout the pregnancy, an expectant mother should be well-nourished. This is extremely important in order to have a healthy baby and easy delivery. In order to do this, you need to have a pregnancy diet plan. You can find lots of diet tips for pregnant women online and in … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Healthy Pregnancy Diet Plan
Is My Child Ready to Be Left Home Alone?
Continual child care can be very rough on your finances, and when children reach a certain age they may start resenting official supervision. But, if left to their own devices, how can you be assured they’ll stay out of trouble? Before rushing into any decisions, there are a few … [Read more...] about Is My Child Ready to Be Left Home Alone?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to