In late June five-year-old Brandajah Smith was taken off life-support machines after she was declared brain dead in New Orleans. Little Brandajah was left home alone by her mother who went to a neighborhood store to buy a few things. While playing alone, Brandajah found a loaded … [Read more...] about Home Alone Tragedy: Five-Year-Old Left Alone
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Support Group Wisdom
The Parents Anonymous Group was a wealth of information; I wonder how I could ever have managed without it and the members. Here are a few quick tips that I learned in group that helped me many times: Nothing lasts forever. Change is inevitable… except when you have a … [Read more...] about Support Group Wisdom
Tip: Ask And Tell Children
Cteavin, an American blogger friend now living in Japan, shared this experience in parenting and I thought parents here in the US would find it great benefit. The technique works especially well with young children throwing tantrums, acting out or other misbehavior. Read what … [Read more...] about Tip: Ask And Tell Children
10 Ways You Can Shine Your Inner Light
The dictionary defines a lighthouse as a structure with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators; a beacon. The lighthouse can signal danger or provide a safe harbor for seafarers. While the lighthouse is a timeless symbol of confidence, … [Read more...] about 10 Ways You Can Shine Your Inner Light
Ten Things for Your To-Do List Before the Baby Comes
During pregnancy, it is common for most women to experience a nesting phase. Before the baby arrives, it is important to spend time getting the home ready along with yourself. Before the baby arrives, every waking moment of your life will be about your baby. Once the baby is … [Read more...] about Ten Things for Your To-Do List Before the Baby Comes
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to