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No, this will not be a review of the movie “Fast and Furious.” More like a review of an app game that my 6-year-old daughter likes to play while we are driving to school. I know, you probably don’t have time for games right now as you have to be a grown-up, but bear with me; I promise there is a point to this…. More
Could your child’s physical, mental, behavioral and emotional symptoms be connected to food colorings and dyes added to processed foods that are a part of your diet?
Typically, children start showing symptoms around age one when foods are being introduced into the diet. Years—and many medications—later parents are struggling to figure out what is causing all these issues…. More
As we get ready for our next family adventure, I think back to when I decided that I wanted to expose our children to different places and things. About 4 years ago we traveled to New Orleans. When we walked into the hotel lobby, my oldest—who was 6 at the time—said “Ooh, this hotel is fancy.” It was the Roosevelt Hotel and indeed did look “fancy” due to its historical nature and intricate ornate design. It struck me though, that even at his age he noticed and thought enough of it to communicate that it didn’t look like what he was used to seeing…. More
I’m into cleaning…and cleaning fast. Give me a carpet with crumbs and I’ll have it vacuumed before you blink. A bed to be made? Where? Not in my house. No laundry pile is too big and no end table is too dusty for this mom. Call it “adulting,” or perhaps a touch of OCD. Either way, when the baby goes down for a weekend nap, my home magically turns back into the scene from Pottery Barn I carefully designed à la Marshalls discount shopping…. More
I felt drawn to write today. I have never been one to force a post. Which is probably why I am not a disciplined writer. Or getting paid. Instead of making time each day, I rather wait for a feeling. I can’t explain how those feelings work exactly…. More
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