One Twos & Threes
Posted by Lori Hadacek Chaplin in Features on Monday, July 14, 2008
During the toddler years, milestones — like learning to walk, talk, potty train, imagine, play, and pray — seem like little miracles to parents. When Faith & Family asked me to take on the assignment of putting together this issue’s Toddler Guide, I was happy to do so, and I've spent the last year trying out products with the help of my personal tester — my own 2-year-old, Gemma. Enjoy these early... READ MORE
The Tardiness Quiz
Posted by Melissa Hartog in Mind Games on Friday, August 15, 2008
Are you chronically late?
Sick of the panicked, helpless rush? Here are questions to help.
STEP ONE: Look at yourself.
Lay down on the psychologist’s couch. Your attitude toward your tardiness is the first thing to look at. Which of these statements best describes you?
A. I’m fine. I’m always at my desk before 10, in Mass before the Gospel, at parties when people are actually there and talking.
... READ MORENap Attack
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
It happens to the best of us.
Privileged Place
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, September 15, 2008
He was supposed to take a nap. I was counting on his nap. There was an awful lot to do.
But sometimes little people have their own plans.
He climbed onto the couch and sat beside me as I typed.
“Mooosic, Mama!” he begged. “Moooooosic!”
I clicked to play one of his favorite songs and he snuggled into my side. His small body moved to the sound and I felt his warmth against me.
I typed and... READ MORE
Awake!
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
We’re on vacation, which is wonderful. But two mornings ago, after having been awakened approximately seventeen times in the night by my beloved daughter, I remembered one thing that is bad about vacations: the interruption to the sleep routine. Camilla’s attitude about the whole thing seemed to be, “Mama, where the heck am I? I can’t sleep until I get this figured out.”
Unfortunately, that was... READ MORE
Sweet Dreams
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Good morning! How did you sleep last night? Not so good?
If so, you’re not alone. Moms are some of the most sleep-deprived people I know. Depending upon a mother’s stage in life, stress, pregnancy, babies, toddlers, teens, and hormones all can conspire to destroy her nightly rest.
Different people have different sleep requirements, but if you are a mom, chances are you aren’t catching enough Z’s,... READ MORE
Thituation Ethicths
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, November 18, 2008
So we’re having a bit of a dilemma around here and I’m curious to see how you would handle a similar situation.
Our son, we’ll call him “Augie,” has this tooth. It’s a loose tooth, a disconcertingly loose front tooth that has been hanging by a thread for about five days. It needs to come out.
In order to touch this tooth, and try to remove it, I have to bribe my son. Yesterday, I paid “Augie”... READ MORE
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