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 he swayed.... READ MORE
Nap Attack
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
It happens to the best of us.
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 MOREOne 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
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