since my daughter departed for Wisconsin - I finally realized that Raising Boys is Like Living in a Frat House. AKA I got a taste of what it is like to live in a testosterone fueled house. I've laughed at memes that compare a boy mom's life to living in a frat house and thought- aww c'mon it can be that different from living in a house with daughters! But I honestly never realized … [Read more...]
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How do I stop my toddler from having night terrors? Keep reading! Every parent knows for sure how important good and peaceful sleep for their child is. They try various techniques that will help their toddler to sleep for the whole night. But sometimes even the biggest effort doesn't help – children, especially toddlers, tend to have nightmares. Why? Well, we all dream and experience night … [Read more...]