Sometimes We Have to Trust the Process – Even if it’s Driving Us Crazy!
I’m on a relaxing plane ride to San Diego. It is Friday. I was scheduled to arrive on Wednesday. After two days of stalled travel, I’m frustrated. This experience has
Read moreIntuition or Distraction?
As our lives get busier, and we are bombarded with more information through email, phone calls, texting and tv, it helps to try to limit the information that is not
Read moreShells, Like Life
Shells have always fascinated me. I know I’m not the only one. Shells have a mystical beauty to them, with perfect lines, neverending swirls, and pastel colors. In my holiday
Read more2010 Child Raising Solutions
Ok, I realize I asked too much in my November blog: Child Raising Solutions. There, I asked you to write solutions YOU use when solving child-rearing concerns. Instead, here are
Read moreEarly December highlights
December was a whirlwind of activity, as usual, and January 2010 shows no signs of slowing down. Before I know it I will be at the writer’s conference in San
Read moreChild-raising solutions
Most of us have moments as parents where we realize that, “maybe, just maybe I know what I’m doing here…at least for this moment…” This blog’s purpose is to get
Read moreChild-raising frustrations
Most of us are parents, or become a parent figure to a niece or nephew, neighbor or friend, dog or cat. This blog’s purpose is to get you to quickly
Read moreA beautiful day
As I walked my children down the street this morning, the air was crisp but not too cold. The forest was full of brilliant reds, oranges, and the lush green
Read moreH1N1 Precautions
Thanks to Tracey, who forwarded this information, Christine Mann, who wrote the article, and Dr. Vinay Goyal, who’s advice you are about to read: Subject: H1N1 – so before you
Read moreTraveling with two children
My family and I have just returned from two weeks in Italy. It was an adventure of visual and gastronomic delights! Our children, 6 and 8 years old, say they
Read moreAppreciating Moments
New Jersey: Our new home. We found our house after much consideration, research and help. Though it wasn’t perfectly new, it was perfect. Our house is on a quiet street,
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