Fathers: the good, the great, the bad and the ugly.
“He just told me he was leaving us.” Those sorrowful words were said to me the other morning by a stranger I met on my morning walk along the lake.…
Tick Talk: how to remove ticks and prevent Lyme Disease
** Be sure to also read my update on this post here. I want to inform you on some of the new information I have found. “OMG! There’s a tick on…
Parent Shock – when your 3 or 4 year old says awful things to you
“I hate you!” Really? Did you hear that right? No - can’t be. But, actually… you did hear that right. That little person, your child, just yelled at you and…
How children used to play before “Playdates”
“Hi Judy!” came a greeting from a 6 year old who whizzed past me on a little bike as I was about to step off the curb headed to my…
Kids, Food & Power Struggles: How to Avoid Dinnertime Drama
“Every meal is a battle zone. She won’t eat what I give her, no matter how long I make her sit there. It’s awful. I dread mealtime.” This is what…
What makes me happy on Mother’s Day… and everyday!
I always enjoyed Mother’s Day when my kids were little. It was always so lovely. The kids usually made my breakfast and, with great ceremony, brought it to me in…
Parental Judgement: are you guilty?
“NOOO!” He let out a huge loud, full bodied howl of objection. There was no way he was leaving the store when he was in the middle of such a…
Daylight Savings Time: more light, more outdoor fun, and more crankiness
You wouldn’t think that one hour would make that much difference, but it does. I promised myself that this year I’d be prepared for Daylight Savings Time. I’d go to…
Childbirth PTSD: identifying the causes and symptoms of birth trauma
“How was your birth?” You were probably asked about it often after your baby was born. You probably think about it often. I’m sure you remember -vividly - every birth…
One of those days: What to do when it sucks to be you
“Judy...there’s water pouring into the basement!!” “I don’t know who to call, so I called you!” She was panicking. That was the frantic call I got last Thursday morning from…