Please Keep Hands, Feet and All Objects In the Car This mom lost her beautiful daughter this July to a horrible swimming accident. Her writing moves me because she makes such an effort to appreciate “the sparkles” in life. This post touched me in particular because of the “fancy Hannah” shoes. The little things really […]
Discipline Without Tears: Book Review
Public tantrums, hitting, biting, talking back… If this sounds like a typical day for you, then pick up The No-Cry Discipline Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Without Whining, Tantrums, and Tears, by parent educator, Elizabeth Pantley. After helping countless parents find ways to get their babies and toddlers to go to sleep without […]
Friday Playgroup: August 17, 2007
The Great Toy Recalls of ’07: The Parentosphere is abuzz about the lead paint recalls. We recommend some stores for lead-free toys and a test kit, AmyGeekGrl has some more options and good news from Melissa & Doug (Crunchy Domestic Goddess), Stephanie is turning to homemade playthings (Adventures in Babywearing), cardboard boxes are looking better […]
Friday Playgroup: August 10, 2007
Natural Mommy is resolving to avoid using television as part of her parenting toolbox after reading that Educational DVDs Slow Infant Learning (New Scientist) and Kim is, let’s face it, gloating (heart shaped hedges): Is it the lack of interaction, or the videos themselves? So what do you think… Useful supplement to interactive play? Essential […]
Hip Maternity Accessory: Use B. Buckles to Wear Your Pre-Pregnancy Jeans
Many mamas-to-be are confused about how to dress during that transitional period when they’re too small for maternity clothing but too big for their pre-pregnancy wardrobe. But being pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to trade in your designer jeans right away. One of my friends extended her jeans using black Goody Ouchless rubber bands, […]
Hot Baby Carrier: The Beco, Baby!
If you’ve been wondering about the Beco, baby, we’ll give you the scoop. I had the opportunity to try out this hot carrier and I can see why babywearing shops have trouble keeping it in stock. Let’s start with the obvious–no matter what your style, you are sure to find a cute, chic, or cutting […]
Friday Playgroup: August 3, 2007
I’ve been reading some of the stories in the news lately about infant deaths with tears streaming down my face. Coincidentally, I visited Thingamababy today to find he’s been on a safety-kick: after taking A Look at Three Child Car Heat Death Safety Devices Thingamababy updates us about tragic Baby-in-Car Heat Death News. He also […]
Stylish Transitional Clothing for Your First Trimester
Finding things to wear in your first trimester can be a challenge. You’re not big enough for maternity clothing, but your pre-pregnancy clothing might not fit the same or might feel a bit tight. In fact, if you suffer from morning sickness, wearing looser clothing might help. If you work in a business casual office […]
Friday Playgroup: July 27, 2007
You don’t have to have a lump to have breast cancer: If you are a woman or love a woman, please go read this right now! And help WhyMommy spread the word. (Toddler Planet) We can’t all be the American Idol, and few of us have a fairy godmother I’ve often wondered the same thing. […]
Gentle Discipline Without Tears: An Interview With Elizabeth Pantley and a Contest
Tired of the whining, tantrums, and tears? Are you sure there must be a better way? Parent educator, Elizabeth Pantley, writes a series of books, providing no-cry, gentle discipline solutions for families. Mama Luxe swears by the The No-Cry Sleep Solution. Recently, Mama Luxe was able to read Pantley’s new book, The No-Cry Discipline Solution: […]
