Public Breastfeeding – Why is this an Issue?
There are a lot of parenting issues out there. Some of these parenting issues are crucial, both to the health of the individual and the health of the majority (vaccinations). Some of these parenting issues are a matter of prerogative. (How 'bout using cloth diapers or bab...
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How to Encounter the Wrath of an Angry Mom
There are some things that make me an angry mom. Or at least an irritated one... like the assumption that my husband baby-sits instead of parents. Or when Norton decides to dive bomb off the back the couch and somehow hurt my back. Because I love my children, I do my best...
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An Involved Father Doesn’t Baby-Sit
My husband is a wonderfully involved father. There are things that he’s done with our children that I haven’t, even though I’m a stay at home mom. Those things are part of his role as an involved father.
I seldom take care of Norton’s bath. It’s been something that he’...
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Baby Onesie Slogans – Some Aren’t Exactly Cute
Norton rocking an appropriate baby onesie slogan.
I love, love, love pithy baby onesie slogans. The ones from Think Geek are often particularly awesome, like “I am the reason we can’t have nice things” and “Geekling.” I love and kept some of the ones from when Norton w...
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Looking for a Great Family Dog? Try Your Local Shelter
T'akaya the Brilliant Border Collie, adopted from BC SPCA North Cariboo branch seven years ago.
I am, admittedly, a dog person. I think that often the only thing missing to complete a family is a great family dog. I’ve been fortunate. Not only do I have Winston the Wo...
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Bullying, Parenting, Decision Making, and Court Complaints
While perusing my Facebook today, I found that an article was trending. In this article, a teenaged girl who took bullying too far and into the realm of assault went to court. The judge offered a deal for a reduced sentence. The mother took it. And now mommy is crying fo...
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That Loving Family Pet is a Lifetime Commitment
I should state for the record that I am an absolute nut when it comes to the dogs. Winston the Wonder Chihuahua and T'akaya the Brilliant Border Collie are spoiled rotten and add a lot to the family. So that puts this under the category of rant. Consider yourself forewarn...
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I Know How to Verify – Gratitude Project #17
Of all the things that I'd figured would eventually come up in my Gratitude Project posts, I'm surprised at this one. However, after all of the nonsense that keeps showing up on Facebook, I've realized that knowing how to use Google is definitely Gratitude Project worthy. ...
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Judgment and Practicing What You Preach
I think religion can be a wonderful thing. It can inspire people to live their lives a better way, to be kinder to their fellow man, and to strive to be as good and moral as possible. Some of the mothers that I respect the most are deeply spiritual people who are guided in...
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