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Memorial Day parade has now passed our street, we waved our flags, kids (and adults) were decked out in the requisite Old Navy red-white-and-blues, and now we can say it: Summer is officially here. Despite the weather, you know it’s summer and the kids do…
Over at Keeping Her Cool, Colleen talks swaddling from a personal angle (click HERE). Head over there to find out how swaddling transformed the concept of sleep in her household. The professional Postpartum Doulas at Welcome Baby Care love the swaddle method and want every…
When I was fourteen years old my youngest sister was born and I liked to lay her on a blanket and wrap her and tuck her as tight as I could. I was a strong kid so by the time I was finished, I could…
Children are beautifully curious about the people around them, paying much less attention than we do to skin color and style of dress…until they are taught to do so. Raising children that are culturally aware, engaged, and sensitive starts with mom and dad. We’d love…
Last week I was traveling in Mexico and was invited to attend a baby shower. Though I didn’t know the mother, I tagged along with some of the guests. Entering the church I saw a group of ladies, maybe fifteen, sitting in a circle. I…
Today’s post is by Lorena Starkey, mother of four, blogger, and student extraordinaire! Mothers are charged with an enormous responsibility to create a firm foundation for our children, teaching them in every moment and creating a framework by which they can explore the world and…
Education has always been important to me. I should rephrase that. Education has always been a value held by my family, I didn’t truly see the value of it for myself until college. That was when I finally realized how interesting school could be when…
Thinking about going back to school? Perhaps you want to return to that B.A. you never finished or you’d like to advance your career with a Master’s. Choosing a degree program once you are a mom isn’t the same as thinking about your college major…
Today at Keeping Her Cool, Colleen is talking about Teacher Gifts (’tis the season, you know). Here are some great ideas for gifts if you are looking for something that goes a little beyond that “apple for teacher” approach. • As Colleen mentioned in her…
I am constantly looking for on-the-go toys; the kinds of things you can grab on the way out for a family dinner at a restaurant, or quiet toys that travel well to church and fit nicely in the pew. I’ve even wished, when we’ve packed…
