Monthly Archives: April 2012
Come Sail Away
Julie Cole in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 1 comment - posted on Apr 25th, 2012My kids are far from spoiled, and I myself had a wonderful upbringing, but every once in a while I look at their lives and say to myself “In my next life, I want to come back as one of MY OWN kids”. It happened last week. We had cousins visiting from overseas and it was all kinds of crazy fun. After several late nights, I allowed them to sleep in and be late for school one morning. This is something I’ve never done before and certainly something my mother never allowed. If we wanted to stay up and party … Continue reading
Fun With Food!
Deborah Lowther in For the love of food, Just Between Us - 1 comment - posted on Apr 25th, 2012I try my best to make healthy choices for my kids. That includes making them eat vegetables and fruit every day, making them sit at the table for meals, brush their teeth, and go to bed on time. Of course their favorite food is still jelly beans and ice cream, they are never tired at bedtime and I am the meanest mommy ‘EVER!’ because I make them eat asparagus . . .I have normal kids! To liven things up and the kids on my good side, sometimes I let them PLAY with their food! Continue reading
Winning Wednesday: Addalock Home Safety Kit!
PTPA in Just Between Us - 50 comments - posted on Apr 24th, 2012Welcome to Winning Wednesday here at PTPA! Today we have an amazing prize we know will love! Keeping a family safe is probably the single most important issue for a parent, this week’s Winning Wednesday Prize Pack will help you do just that–keep your family safe! One lucky winner is going to win a Addalock Family Home Safety Kit!! Valued at $100!! The Prize pack will include the PTPA Winning Burglabars, Addalock and other home safety items for the whole family! Now, how would you like a chance to win this amazing prize pack from Addalock? PLUS! PTPA members get … Continue reading
Rock*ease Teething Necklace ~ 2012 Mommy MUST have! [PTPA Winner Review]
Tammy @inRdream in Just Between Us - 10 comments - posted on Apr 24th, 2012A crying teething baby is no fun, especially when you are out. What’s the chances you remembered to re-stock the diaper bag, with a teether? In my case “SLIM” No more digging…. when you got My Teethease “NEW” Rock*ease! In R Dream is calling it the “MOMMY MUST HAVE” for 2012 My First Impression: From the moment I first saw My Teethease “NEW” Rock*ease in it’s packaging, I remember saying to myself. “WOW it looks like real rocks, how can a baby chew on that?” My thought’s quickly to follow were “WOW it feels like rubber.” It’s safe to say my senses were … Continue reading
Why Parents Shouldn’t Force Kids to Say “I’m Sorry”
Alyson Schafer in Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Apr 24th, 2012Parents find it shocking when I give the advice “don’t force your child to say “I’m sorry” after an incident. They think I am letting kids off the hook. Not true! Let me take a moment to clarify my reasons. First, to be clear, I want your children to have good manners and develop a true sense of empathy and compassion for others. Yes, I want them to take responsibility for their actions and to make amends when someone has been wronged. All of those pursuits are important. I am only suggesting a different means and method to arrive at … Continue reading
A Mother’s Day Nightmare
Mara Shapiro in For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us, Teen Blogaholics - 4 comments - posted on Apr 24th, 2012I’m awoken gently by butterfly kisses on my cheek. I remember, as I open my eyes and stretch that its Mothers Day. I see a trio of well-dressed clean teenagers stand at the foot of my bed grinning, each holding a beautifully wrapped parcel. The dogs, freshly bathed, stand next to them, panting slightly, silk bows around their necks. My husband moves forward, and before he reaches me, my youngest child darts in front of him and grabbing one of the extra pillows, plumps it and places it behind my back. Once I’m sitting up, my man places a breakfast … Continue reading
I’m Adopted – Reflection from Motherhood.
LisaMarieF in Just Between Us - 21 comments - posted on Apr 24th, 2012I’ve always known I was adopted. When I was born, my birth mom was young. She had little family support and, despite opposition, decided to parent me. By the time I was 3, she realized that she couldn’t provide for me the way that I deserved, and at 4, I was adopted. Adoption was always an open discussion in our home, and my adoptive parents are absolutely amazing. I was incredibly blessed. There were only a few times of sorrow in my youth over the pain of not fully understanding how my birth mom could do that to me – just … Continue reading
Green Gifts for Mother’s Day!
toronto4kids in Get Inspired: Making a Difference, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Apr 24th, 2012It’s Mother’s Day and the hottest in-thing these days is going green! It’s also fitting since we just celebrated Earth Month in April. Make this a memorable Mother’s Day by giving mom a very thoughtful environmentally friendly gift. Here are some great eco-ideas Mom will love! Continue reading