Losing weight after you've just had a baby may seem like an impossible feat, however there is hope in finding that now lost body you're looking for. Post pregnancy weight loss gets many women down but with some helpful tips and encouragement it doesn't have to. Having a baby … [Read more...] about You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby: Post Pregnancy Weight Loss
Parenting
Telephone Interruption Rules
“Rrrrring! Rrrrring!” That was a cue at the Ramirez household for the girls to stretch limits and my patience. A telephone is one way I volunteered for many years as a Helpline worker for Parent Anonymous but I was not one to waste much time simply chatting. When family or … [Read more...] about Telephone Interruption Rules
“You’re Bothering Me.” The Uninvolved Parenting Style
Some parents choose to parent one way, others another. An uninvolved parenting style is one choice for parenting that often results in poor performance from children in school, social situations, and with self-esteem. It is the easiest approach to take, and the worst. Let's take … [Read more...] about “You’re Bothering Me.” The Uninvolved Parenting Style
Your Children and the Choice to Remain Childless
When I was a little girl the first toy a girl received was a baby doll that may or may not wet. We learned to fold diapers, how to 'cook' on a pretend stove in a pretend pot. My brother was given cool trucks, a microscope and a chemistry set he used to make disappearing ink. That … [Read more...] about Your Children and the Choice to Remain Childless
Easy Parenting Part II
From the outside looking inward, couples never imagine how time-intensive parenting will be until they are swamped in diapers, homework and play dates. Children consume a great deal of effort, energy and attention as they grow but it does get better. The more care and training … [Read more...] about Easy Parenting Part II
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to