Monthly Archives: July 2015
My Children Were Raped: What I Now Know About Protecting My...
{WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. All names and locations, as well as minor geographical and job details have been changed to protect all parties involved -...
Prepare Your Little Ones for the ‘Big One’: Create a Simple...
The media has been abuzz the last couple of weeks with the threat of the “really big one”--a large earthquake predicted to hit here in...
Oaks Amusement Park: Our Chipper’s Preschool Rides Adventure
I started hearing about Oaks Amusement Park immediately upon moving to Portland, and it’s no wonder, because this little amusement park packs big time...
Elder Care Conversations: How and When You Should Have “The Talk”...
As long as we are in the child-rearing stages of life, our time and attention are largely focused on our kids and their needs....
You’re a Good Mama
Have I mentioned I love my kids? Love ‘em. More than my next breath. But I hate grocery shopping with them. Bless their little...
When It’s Okay to Let Go: How Motherhood Changes Our Girlfriendships
You know those friendships, the ones you had before the kids came along, that just don't seem to work anymore? Maybe they’re not parents...
My Gut Feelings: Accepting the Post-Pregnancy Pooch
All of the pregnancy books I bought from the bookstore when I was pregnant for the first time droned on and on about swollen...
Recap: Portland Children’s Dentistry Playdate at Portland Aquarium
Local moms and kids (and a few dads, too) enjoyed a fun animal adventure at our summer playdate event this week! The Portland Children’s Dentistry Playdate...
SAHM or SAHD? Finding what works for our family
If you're already a parent, you've already discovered that parenting is a series of lessons in fantasy versus reality. For instance...
The Fantasy:
As my belly...
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