TAV Reader: A friend’s 3 year old daughter has been hitting as long as we can remember. She was even waking her dad up with a slap to the face for a while! The hitting is not limited to her … Continue reading
Now is the time when I’m supposed to be putting together my baby registry, and I have to admit I’m stressing out about it. I know – most of you are thinking: “What’s the big deal? Just ask for free … Continue reading
My most recent years have taught me the hard way about making the best of tough situations. Finding the strength to walk away from a shattered marriage and the once beautiful home that housed it initially zapped all of … Continue reading
TAV Reader: My 4 year old constantly picks his nose. We’ve tried reasoning (germs, grossing out friends), punishing by taking away a toy, and timeouts. Any advice? We’ll try anything to keep his fingers out of there! Thank you. Melissa: … Continue reading
Before being a mother of two children, I was the proud mother of a pup named Petey. Petey, was the most abnormal of specimens. He was a basset hound. But not like just ANY basset hound. His coat was course … Continue reading
“Trust me, I am a nurse.” I often find myself telling people that. On a daily basis, I’m thrown random medical questions from family and friends. I am able to throw emotions aside, weed threw facts and Google my way … Continue reading
Reality Check: My Kid’s a B**t! (rhymes with cat) Even as I start writing under that heading I feel a creeping sense of shame and betrayal. Like I have broken the first golden rule of parenting: “Thou Shalt Not Speak … Continue reading
It’s pretty easy to let time slip by without acknowledging your children’s capabilities. Not that we don’t praise them for every little thing; I’m talking about realizing that a kid can physically do more to help around the house. We … Continue reading
Tonight I’m headed to the first of many classes for which I’ve registered in order to prepare myself for the awe inspiring process of giving birth. As I progress in my pregnancy, getting closer to my due date, I can’t … Continue reading
To state the obvious, New Year’s takes on a whole new meaning once you have children. It’s not just a different type of celebration ~ no more pounding bottles of Remy Martin or whatever and drunkenly wandering the streets in … Continue reading
