Parenting with a PhD: New Year, New Sibling
Parent Question: How can we nurture the big sibling when a new baby wreaks havoc on their only child universe? Parenting with a Ph.D. Response: From the moment he pulls ... Read More
Patience: Honesty and Positive Reinforcement
Sometimes, being honest with ourselves is the hardest part. If your child is misbehaving or not listening, honestly ask yourself if you were ignoring them or their needs? It’s not ... Read More
Working Mommy Madness: I Quit!
I quit my job. I did it two days before Christmas. I couldn’t stop sweating as I made the phone call. My voice had this weird shrilly pitch that comes ... Read More
All About ArtPlay
By Kristen Berthiaume If you’ve ever wondered what was going on in the beautiful, old green house on 19th Street South near UAB, allow me to give you a sneak ... Read More
Patience: You have to create balance and eliminate chaos.
Not all of our patience problems are caused by our offspring. I’m so very guilty of this one! I don’t like disorder. A messy kitchen sets the tone for me ... Read More
Parenting with a PhD: Disciplining a Spirited Child
Parent Question: When you have an older child who is pretty independent and high-spirited, how do you discipline her and get her to bend without breaking that spirit and independence? ... Read More
New Year: Chore Chart
We’ve tried numerous ways for a couple of years now to get our kids in a chore routine. Nothing ever seems to stick, mainly because I have to be the ... Read More
Patient Parent 2012, here we go…
Patience is a hot commodity in our houses these days. After talking with other moms, we quickly realized that we’re all struggling with patience. So we decided to challenge ourselves to be better ... Read More
A Few of Our Favorite Things
It’s the end of another year, lots of things have come and gone, new products, recipes, websites, gadgets and kids toys. But what are some things that came across your ... Read More
Medical Minute: 2 Things to Know Before you Get Pregnant
There are a few things every woman should know when it comes to getting pregnant. A healthy pregnancy starts well before you start showing your adorable baby bump. The 2 ... Read More
