I had a great discussion this morning on San Diego’s News 6 morning show about the controversial upcoming Time Magazine cover that features a young mom breastfeeding her 3 year old son. How did you feel when you first saw the Time Magazine cover? My first reaction to this photo was […]
Why I will NOT be watching Hunger Games
For the past several days, all I have seen across the entertainment news is the huge promotion and hype around the premiere of The Hunger Games. I have not seen it (nor will I), however, I know enough about it to know I don’t want to give my time, and my dollars, to the makers […]
“Do you make your child say they are sorry” Part 2
Thank you to everyone who participated in the discussion had both on this site, and on Facebook the other day, regarding my post about making your child apologize if they aren’t feeling sorry at that moment. I want to acknowledge how awesome you all are in keeping the discussion a respectful and open one. […]
Need a break from your child? How about take it WITH your child!
A strange idea, I know….but hear me out….
Maximizing bonding between an adoptive parent and child
During my interview with Dr. Linda Folden Palmer, author of The Baby Bond, we discussed the hormonal response and initial bonding that happens in the first hour of life between the mother and the baby. As many of these early biochemical bonding factors occur within that first hour post birth, I asked her about how […]
Send in your questions for Dr. Linda Folden Palmer, author of “The Baby Bond”
Next week, I’m going to be interviewing the author of the amazing book “The Baby Bond” Dr. Linda Folden Palmer. We will be discussing the science behind attachment parenting, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, nutrition, and early childhood bonding. Please send along any questions you may have for her about the above topics, and I’ll see if I can […]
My heart aches right now
Today was one of those moments as a parent where it just hurts. I dropped my daughter off at summer camp at our athletic club, where she has been many times before. All week, she has known she is going, and has voiced her displeasure of going there. Unfortunately, both her dad and I have […]