My 38th birthday has come and long gone but I'd still love to share my favorites for the previous year. I hope to get my 38 favorites out on time this year! Stay tuned... Here are my 37 favorite things... Read more
Is your child easily frustrated by crayons? Often young children find pencils and crayons too hard, they require too much pressure to make a mark and the child fatigues easily and may give up in frustration. If your child doesn't... Read more
...Get rid of perfectionism. I know that I can be more stressed than I need to be simply because I think I have to do everything right now and do it perfectly. Likely you are similar. Read more
If your child has been injured during birth due to medical negligence, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. You may wonder how you can get justice for your child and hold the negligent party accountable. Consult With... Read more
...My first step is to answer the writer’s email providing whatever comfort and resources I can. Then, depending on their question, I’ll consider the topic in view of the column to decide Read more
Preparing your home before your baby is due is an extremely exciting process! You’ll spend many hours online searching the web for baby clothes and visiting countless shops for prams and cots. You’ll never get bored, however, the costs will... Read more
The idea for this post is taken from Laura Wattenberg's wonderful posts over at Namerology. Her posts detailed Then, Now and Next names, but as the data for England and Wales is restricted to the top 100 for most of... Read more
For someone who has never purchased a car before or for someone who has not done so for several years, it may be challenging to know where to begin the process of buying a vehicle. How do you find a... Read more
A little roundup of four projects I made for Logan before he was born! A crib blanket, a punch needle pillow, a stuffed whale, and a pair of booties. Although the whale has since been "adopted" by Miles. (All the... Read more
In the last couple of weeks, we've been focusing on drawing with oil pastels and creating with clay; however, every couple of days, I will also set up a new and interesting art tray. Some of these are just for... Read more
...t is so hard to see our parents get older. As they become more physically and/or cognitively challenged, it’s only natural to wish we could take away their struggles. We can offer love and support. We can do our best to anticipate and meet their needs. But, we can’t take away Read more
Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community We're giving ourselves a month to complete a few big projects and by the magic of audio engineering you can see how we did. Plus we chat about the... Read more
Stage 1: No Impairment: Research now reveals that AD begins years, if not decades, before the onset of noticeable symptoms. Genetic research and much more sophisticated medical science Read more
...There was no time to fully contemplate the far-reaching implications of Dad’s abrupt change in health. Hard decisions had to be made and there was so much to be done that we couldn’t have anticipated. Where should he live now? What kind of immediate care does he need and Read more
Dear GM: Doctors are trained to cure, which is admirable if a cure is feasible. In many instances, though, giving a patient, particularly an older patient, “more time” at the expense of comfort and family time extends suffering Read more
...Each time I visited and saw him in such an agitated state, I would hurry from his room back out into the hall to talk with his nurse, Sarita. Had the doctor been in yet? Had he seen Dad like this? Would he please help us get Dad on hospice? Read more
...This is admirable yet unrealistic thinking. Recent research shows that the average duration of caregiving is a whopping 4.5 years. As time goes by and our loved ones’ care needs mount, we find ourselves spread thinner and thinner. Eventually, we are forced to admit that we can’t raise our families, work our jobs, care for ourselves and provide full-time hands-on care over the long term. So, we regretfully start looking into other options. They need more care than we can single-handedly provide, so we start by making some kind of change to their care plan such as hiring in-home care or enrolling them in adult day care. Read more
...“It is much easier to prevent digestive issues than treat them after the fact,” English urges. “In this case, prevention comes in the form of proper diet (including lots of fiber and water), regular exercise, paying attention to personal ‘normal’ bowel functions, and seeking prompt medical advice.” Read more
Have you ever thought about how to integrate chess into your Montessori environment? My two older children learnt to play chess at their (Montessori) schools. Many of their schools also had chess clubs, so they could practice playing with their... Read more
Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community We're excited to announce the launch of our Patreon community which gives listeners a way to financially support the show plus have access to bonus episodes and live virtual... Read more