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I used to look at new babies and want to have one, but then I realized I don’t want another new baby, I don’t want to keep having babies. I want MY babies back again. Do any of you feel the same way? How do you deal with your children growing up? Angela DiCicco Continue reading Insights
Moms to Moms: Breastfeeding- Dealing with Pain
– Hot and cold compresses, message, and hand express for pain and pressure, also lanolin cream for the nipple when it’s feeling “dry and raw.” (Theresa Monfet) -Warm wash clothes on help relieve some of the pain. (Brooke Dhawan) -Make sure that your baby is latched properly. -Nurse on the less sore breast first. -Make sure to break suction before taking your baby off the breast. -Use breast milk to … Continue reading Moms to Moms: Breastfeeding- Dealing with Pain
Crunchy Living: In the Kitchen
Here are some easy recipes for the kitchen that are eco-friendly. Liquid dish soap: Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on it, srub those dirty dishes. Grease: On a sponge, put liquid soap and sprinkle baking soda and scrub area. Dried food in microwave: Make a paste with baking soda and water, scrub with a sponge Mask scents: Citrus peel and fresh mint … Continue reading Crunchy Living: In the Kitchen
Pregnancy: 25 Stress-Busting Strategies
Pregnancy can be very tough on a mother’s body, mind, and soul. Below is a list of 25 strategies for lowering your stress. Some of these can be used even when you’re not pregnant. Write in a journal Enjoy a prenatal message Go for a relaxing swim Join a support group Follow a healthy diet Cuddle with your pet Set manageable goals Plan a date night … Continue reading Pregnancy: 25 Stress-Busting Strategies
This Works for Me!
Bring outlet covers on vacation with you. (Rose DiCicco) Joy makes great bubbles When making a new recipe, label and date it with comments. Then you will know for next time. (Angela DiCicco) Use baby wipe containers for markers and crayons. (Angela DiCicco) When leaving your children give them now and later kisses. (Angela DiCicco) Have a bag designated for library books and your library … Continue reading This Works for Me!
Well Adjusted Children
Many people have asked me what I have done to make my children be well adjusted. I can only tell you how I handled certain situations. The rest is up to the child. It’s not enough just to be a parent by giving birth. We have to decide how we want to parent, what we want to teach our children and why. I decided to … Continue reading Well Adjusted Children
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I find that often, when I am angry at the children, it is because I am tired or I am frustrated because I don’t know how to deal with this situation. I am really frustrated and angry at myself but my child triggers the helplessness and feels the emotion or anger directed at them. Most of the time, the children are just being children, doing … Continue reading Insight
Beating the TV Habit
It is helpful to realize that TV shows filmed with one camera are less addictive (due to the lack of a “flicker” every few second from one angle to another.) Repetitive viewing of a favorite DVD does not enhance a TV habit. All children love repetition. It allows them to make a story or movie “their own”. Rather than mindless viewing, they tend to memorize … Continue reading Beating the TV Habit
Crunchy Living: Liquid Fabric Softener
I posted my recipe for homemade laundry, some questions I got were for a recipe for homemade liquid fabric softener. After some research I found one that is homemade, it can be as “green or nontoxic” as you want. Ingredients: 3 cups vinegar 2 cups hair conditioner 6 cups water Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bottle. Shake until well mixed If you have tried this recipe, please … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Liquid Fabric Softener
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The Sanitary Solution: When your first baby drops her pacifier, you sterilize it and was the baby. When your second baby drops his pacifier, you pick it up off the floor, wipe it off on your shirt and pop it back in his mouth. When your third baby drops her pacifier, you let the dog fetch it for her. From: Mother Murphy’s Law by … Continue reading Insights
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 