Wow……hmmm. This baby’s got some looooong fingers.” I was lying down on an examination table in the doctor’s office, watching black and white images on a screen as the ultrasound technician moved the wand back and forth across the cold gel on my growing belly. She pointed to the outline of our baby’s hands. “See… Continue reading Tales From The Short Side: The Power & Perks of Petiteness
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Oct. 20: Dad’s Future ‘Dating Rules’ For Toddler: Loony Or Loving?
From a commenter: “This man is a creep. Period. His daughter is two and it is perverse that he is already sexualizing her… talking about branding his name into a chastity belt… really super creepy. Raise your kids to have self-respect and arm them with accurate information and trust them to make good choices. This… Continue reading Oct. 20: Dad’s Future ‘Dating Rules’ For Toddler: Loony Or Loving?
Ne-Ne & The Mean E: Shutting Down A Class Bully
A couple of Fridays ago, Layla and I sat in an awards assembly at Nia’s elementary school, cheering her on as she won recognition for Most Improved and Academic Excellence. Our Resident Diva basked in the spotlight while chatting with her friends, waving excitedly at her baby sis and all too eager to pose with… Continue reading Ne-Ne & The Mean E: Shutting Down A Class Bully
Willow In Charge Or Freefall? The Importance of Boundaries For Kids
The wheels of fate were set into motion soon after we became engaged. When my then-fiance Calvin shared the news with his mother, he passed the receiver to me and my future mother-in-law’s first words were an enthusiastic request. “Congratulations Lorrie. You two ought to have a baby! Have a girl.” We didn’t forsee having… Continue reading Willow In Charge Or Freefall? The Importance of Boundaries For Kids
Cleavage Cool, Breast-Feeding Bad? The Breast Milk Baby Doll Backlash
I don’t know if there’s a catchphrase for today’s generation of kids, but if I could coin one for six-year-olds, it would be ‘The Age of Endless Questions,’ a description that Nia personifies to a T. No matter where we are—pushing a cart through the grocery store, on our way to dance class or leaving… Continue reading Cleavage Cool, Breast-Feeding Bad? The Breast Milk Baby Doll Backlash