Morning Sickness Remedies
With both of my pregnancies, morning sickness was a nightmare. I didn’t just get it in the morning or in my first trimester, I got it all day everyday until I was into my third trimester. With my son, I was able to take Zofran (perscribed by my doctor) to help with the morning sickness, but with my second that didn’t even help. So I was … Continue reading Morning Sickness Remedies
Heartwarmers
When my son looks up at me when I get home from work with a huge smile on his face! He lifts up his arms waiting for me to hug and kiss him hello. It is the first thing I do once my hands are free. When my son crawls to my feet and uses me to help him stand up to say hi. Hearing … Continue reading Heartwarmers
Childhood Stress
A child experiences stress in everyday situations and because he can not verbalize what he is feeling, he may “act-up”. Tantrums, fighting, and withdrawl may all be a child’s cry for relief from stress. The following lists some everyday stresses children may go throguh as well as some “do-able” solutions which can relieve the children’s tension and frustration. Habutually Being Late: Emotion: Embarrassment, Shyness when … Continue reading Childhood Stress
Ideas to add SIZZLE to your Love Life!
Buy a new nightie, sheet set, or perfume Put candles, flowers, chilled wine and music in the bedroom Play out a fantasy Send a sizzling love not in your husband’s lunch or call him just before he leaves for home and make an indecent proposal (make sure he’s not on the speaker phone!) Take a trip down memory lane. Pull out old photos, dress as your … Continue reading Ideas to add SIZZLE to your Love Life!
This Works for Me: Teething
-Baltic amber necklaces (you can get them made with a magnetic clasp so they aren’t going to strangle the baby). the amber has succinic acid in it, which is a natural pain reliever. the heat of your skin warms the amber and releases the succinic acid, which absorbs through your skin. it works REALLY well – my kids each had one when they were babies, and … Continue reading This Works for Me: Teething
Pregnancy and Caffeine
There has been a lot of controversy about consuming caffeine while pregnant. Some say not to have it all, some say that it’s fine and others say to limit the amount. The reason: 2 studies in 2008 found results that linked caffeine to miscarriages early in pregnancy. There have been other studies that state that caffeine does not cause miscarriages. According the March of Dimes, … Continue reading Pregnancy and Caffeine
My secret: The MOST important thing to do today!
Quick! What’s the one thing today you want to get done for your business? Having a home-based business can be overwhelming. We are everything – artist, admin, marketing. And who hasn’t had the experience of frittering away time on the computer? Here’s my #1 solution – the best idea, the most useful tip, the one that works each day: I ask myself, every morning, “What do … Continue reading My secret: The MOST important thing to do today!
Keeping the Flame Alive!
There are many ways to show love besides the obvious. Here are some ways spouses show love in everyday situations: Cook’s an occasional dinner and does clean-up Takes care of the children in the morning so mom/dad can sleep Takes the children to a friend’s house to have a quiet dinner at home Does the food shopping and puts the groceries away Takes care of … Continue reading Keeping the Flame Alive!
Tips from Moms on Teenagers
Choose your fights. Ask yourself if the issue at hand is worth the argument. If not, drop the issue. Have family conferences where joint decisions can be made. Discuss with your teen what the consequences should be for breaking any family rules. A great opportunity to communicate with your teenager is when you are alone in the car. There isn’t any glaring eye contact; there are … Continue reading Tips from Moms on Teenagers
Teens Talk
Avoid jumping to unnecessary conclusions Avoid teasing us about boyfriends or girlfriends Be open. Try to be more of a friend than a ruler. Realize that we are growing up. Let us be ourselves. Talk to us as if we are intelligent. Show that listening to us is really important to you. Find time to give 100% of your attention to us. Realize that we … Continue reading Teens Talk
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 