Grow with it! How to Thrive at Each Stage of Motherhood

Grow with it! How to Thrive at Each Stage of Motherhood

Moms of toddlers to teens need patience and a sense of humor By Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

When you’re pregnant, nine months feels like an insanely long time. The joy of knowing you have a new life inside you intensifies as the baby grows and kicks and hiccups. Along with the wait comes the worry. Each twinge and tickle makes you wonder if something is wrong. You just want to gaze into your baby’s eyes, count his toes, and know that everything is alright. Read more...

Making friends with Facebook: A Primer for Parents

Making Friends with Facebook: A Primer for Parents

On the way to school I asked my son how many of his classmates were on Facebook. “Um… ALL of them!” He is the youngest in his class, and still twelve years old. For a few more months, I get to blame the Facebook rules for not allowing him to open an account because users of the site must be thirteen.

2012 Birthday Guide

Wild (Birthday) Child

There was a time when planting the feet of a generic ‘80s cartoon figurine on a store-bought cake was enough to leave a kid beaming on her birthday.
That was then.

Making the Party fit your needs

Making the party fit your needs

Making the party fit your needs

Planning a bash that keeps it fun for the kids (and stress-free for the parents)

Julia Garstecki

Raising a child with a special need certainly has its ups and downs. An impending birthday party, either for your child or their peer, can be a roller coaster ride of emotions for both of you. Will anybody show up? Will my child be able to participate? Will my child have a melt down? These concerns are all natural, but with creative planning and realistic expectations, your child can be a part of the fun.