Parenting Articles

Birth of a Parent - Posted by JmL.

So you're pregnant. Congratulations! Your life is about to change in ways you might find unthinkable (and we're not even talking about the surrender of your once slim waistline to proportions most co...

The Pregnancy Glow and Other Myths of Motherhood - Posted by JmL.

It happened during the ninth month of my first pregnancy. I was going through a department store check-out lane where a teenage girl was ringing up my purchases. She looked shyly at my burgeoning bel...

Spending time with Chuck - Posted by JmL.

I have been waking up thinking about something that happening to me and my son Chuck. I have decided to write it down while it's on my mind. Chuck was seventeen, we had him when I was seventeen, a ...

Am I Really A Stroller-Monger? - Posted by JmL.

I was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a bit like a painter painting another painter or a singer si...

Preventing Obesity in Young Children - Posted by JmL.

Do you have a young child whose weight or eating habits are out of control? Need some real world help with ?taming the cookie monster'? Here are some things that worked for our family. Our daughter,...

So You Want to Start a Home Daycare - Posted by JmL.

I hang out with the other mommies. No, I am not a "Mister Mom" or a "Househusband". I do have one enviable situation, though. I work from home and I have the flexibility to say, "This morning I am...

The "B" Word - Posted by JmL.

Former students would probably attest to the fact that few things tried my patience as much as did the statement, "This is boring!" As I reflect back on my many years in the classroom, I can't help b...

Choosing Baby Names for Twins - Posted by JmL.

Choosing a baby name for your new born can be quite a stressful decision. With thousands upon thousands of names at your disposal, you may begin to feel a little over whelmed. Well, for twins, you ca...

When Parents Disagree - Posted by JmL.

Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting would be easier if you didn't have to make family decisions? Having a partner that is not in agreement with your parenting ideas or discipline...

Tips and Tricks for Introducing Solids to Your Baby - Posted by JmL.

Helping your child move from breast breast milk or formula to solids is a milestone for both you and your baby. However, it can be challenging for some parents. Here are some tips and tricks I've com...