Giving the kids something to talk about in therapy.
Want the best bets for Halloween Trick-or-Treating? Look no further! I have compiled a list of neighborhoods that I know of around the county that are sure to have your pillow cases overflowing with candy! Did I miss any? Be sure to mention your favorite neighborhood in the comments. Jose Ramon Ave in Santa Rosa... Continue Reading →
Creative, affordable and easy options exist for outfitting your youngsters. There is a week left until Halloween. Still don’t have a Halloween costume? Don’t feel bad, neither do my kids. By now there is no doubt that the costume shops have been completely cleaned out, save for a few mismatched items to a costume that... Continue Reading →
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Picture a family. There’s a mom, a dad, and two kids – a boy and a girl. They live in a house with a white picket fence that is bordered by daffodils poking their green tips out of the earth. Coming in and out of the house freely is a black lab with a smile... Continue Reading →
I was a reader as a child. My favorite afternoons were spent on rainy winter days, sitting on the floor heater while it rushed hot air up my back, totally engrossed in some huge book. I am the kind of reader that gets very affected by the story, actually placing myself in the main character’s... Continue Reading →
Recently I received an email from a mom that I could relate with only too well. With school shopping going on right now, I thought it only appropriate to share.
My friend, Joe Manthey, sent me a link to this article from the Sac Bee today, and I found it really intriguing. It's about a group of moms who take California's education crisis seriously, and are actively working to put the spotlight on California's education needs while having fun at the same time.
My name is Crissi, and I am the mother of a video game junkie.
How my house got almost completely clean without me even lifting a finger.
About 7 years ago I was pregnant with my third child. And like most pregnant women, the pregnancy was all I could think about. I belonged to an online forum of women who were due around the same time as me, and through the months we became like family. We knew about each other's personal lives, offered each other advice, and supported each other emotionally through good times and bad.
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