When I began having children, I looked back at my childhood. I recalled situations that I thought my mom could have handled better. I resented the way my needs weren’t met; my interests weren’t developed. I was going to write about how I took those things and turned them around, but I’ll save that for another post. I realize it’s important to acknowledge what my … Continue reading Things My Mother Taught Me
The Happiest Baby on the Block: A New Way to Calm Crying and Help your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer by Harvey Karp Karp believes that babies are born one trimester too early. He states in the book that newborns could greatly benefit from an extra three months in the womb. Since babies are born 3 months too soon, often newborns are diagnosed with colic when … Continue reading Book Review: The Happiest Baby on the Block
Long before I got pregnant or was even married, I had an idea of how I wanted to raise my children. I am one of those women who loves to read up on parenting styles and form my own opinions. The style I chose I learned from my mom and she taught me by example. I was raised a little different than most people. My … Continue reading Being a Conscious Parent Comes Full Circle
Being a conscious parent is a choice. You’re probably familiar with parents who raise their children off the cuff, making decisions based on ….nothing! “No! You can’t watch TV!” “Why?,” the child asks. “Because I said so!” Or you’re familiar with the parent who is inconsistent. Today you can watch TV, tomorrow you can’t. Why? No reason! I just don’t feel like letting you watch … Continue reading Conscious Parenting- A Choice
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 