If you haven’t read the heroic story of Welles Crowther, or “The Man with the Red Bandana” as he’s now known, you haven’t been spending much time online lately. If you haven’t read about Welles Crowther, you are missing out. I am here to tell you that this story is not to be missed. The …
There’s been a significant shift in our culture since I was a child. I’m not talking about pushing kids too hard (true), over-scheduling (true), or focusing so heavily on the future that we sometimes side step the present (true). I’m not talking about any of those things. Today, I’m only talking about toys. Did you …
Deconstructing supermom. stick with me on this one…. Working moms are less likely to experience symptoms of depression than stay at home moms. So says a new study out of the University of Washington. Having a job (particularly one that you love) is likely to improve your overall mental health and well-being. It makes sense. …
When you become a mom, it just becomes second nature. We do it when we’re cooking meals, we do it when we’re getting the kids out the door, we do it when we’re on the phone, and we even do it when we’re in the shower. Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about multitasking. THE ART …
Preparing children for medical visits. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Nursing (August, 2011) revealed some interesting information about how children feel about hospital stays and how they are being prepared for medical procedures. Researchers interviewed 55 children and teens (age 7-18) in three different hospitals and found that children want to …