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I broke my own rule!!!

January 24, 2012 By Paula Leave a Comment
danger sign

I always caution parents about "little ears that hear everything" so that they'll tailor their conversations while the little guys are around. My favorite example is an incident that I remember from my oldest son's preschool days. There had been a tragic accident the night before in which 2 teenagers had been killed in an auto crash. Several of the moms were discussing this at pick up time, thinking their little ones were busy playing and wouldn't hear their words. Wrongo! My child got in the … [Read more...]

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In short, I’m freakin’ amazing!

September 21, 2011 By Paula 1 Comment
mom cleaning

We were driving to school today, just like any other day, but then from the backseat.... Yea, but your mom works, my mom doesn't have a real job...  What?! Stanton, my 8 year old who just rocked my world with this little comment was talking to our neighbor, his buddy, Brendan. Stanton had asked him if his mom were coming to the science shin dig at noon on Friday. Brendan said she wasn't but that she wanted to. My son then piped up with the "real job" comment and I spiraled into mommy … [Read more...]

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Routines create security

August 25, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
Beautiful Baby Sucking Blanket

My oldest son Stanton was only a day and a half old when his pediatrician, Dr. Patil showed me how to “swaddle” him. She carefully wrapped him in a little snug cocoon so that his little arms and legs were tightly secure inside his little blanket; only his adorable pink face peeked through. “Babies need this feeling of security even though it looks a bit cramped to us,” she told me.  Oddly enough, that same need for security and safety is still important for him as he begins his … [Read more...]

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Gear up for school

August 11, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
Kindergarten Students Learning to Tell Time

Yes, you're ready for school, but how about your little ones?   This is such an exciting time for families with children. I always felt a sense of renewal and promise at the beginning of each school year as a student, teacher and administrator. Now, as a parent, my excitement is completely different because I anticipate all the things my child will experience for the first time. During this busy time of preparation, I thought I’d share a few ideas that might make this time more … [Read more...]

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Grief and loss

May 8, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
Sad Little Girl

After teaching a class about grief and loss in children at My Healing Place, I realized that there are many kinds of loss; none of us is able to live very long without experiencing some form of grief associated with such a loss. While the dedicated staff at My Healing Place typically helps families deal with the more intense, raw feelings of grief associated with death and divorce, we can still experience a very real loss through more seemingly trivial changes in our lives. I sometimes … [Read more...]

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Mine!

January 7, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
float

While I do hear this from my precious children a bit more frequently than I would like to admit, at least I can reassure myself that, "they'll grow out of it." Or will they? You see, I've realized that I have the same sharing issues that my children have. This might come as a surprise to those who know me because I try to be very giving with my time, energy, and love. I pride myself on the fact that others' needs can (and do) come before mine (not that that's a good thing).  However, there … [Read more...]

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Sitting at the kid’s table

November 19, 2010 By Paula Leave a Comment
Girl Playing with Tea Set

Of course we're all looking forward to the upcoming holiday season. What's not to love? We get to see old friends and spend time with family (maybe too much time with family?) It's true. Each year, I have this strange mix of emotions as we near the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. I anticipate spending time in the kitchen with my mother and sister (and hopefully, my brother) where we will work together to crank out a splendid repast. We trade stories about our children's latest exploits and … [Read more...]

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Thank you?

November 10, 2010 By Paula 2 Comments
hands

I remember getting a shot for a really nasty case of strep throat when I was about six years old. Completely petrified, feeling lousy, and clutching my mother's  hand with every last bit of strength I had in me, I braced myself for this enormous needle looming over my scrawny (oh the days) thigh. Yes, it hurt like the dickens and I cried like a six-year old would do on such occasion. But as we were leaving the office, I looked up at the nurse and said, "Thank you." My mother let go of my … [Read more...]

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Be more and do less…really!!!

October 26, 2010 By Paula Leave a Comment
relaxed girl

I know I constantly remind you parents to look at the whole spectrum of your child's development: physical, social/emotional, intellectual and spiritual. We strive to help our children develop each of these areas by selecting classes, activities and projects that address each one. But we can overdo our "doing" fairly easily! If your child is playing soccer for his physical growth, involved in chess club for intellectual and social growth and volunteering for neighborhood clean up for … [Read more...]

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Routines, Routines, Routines!

October 2, 2010 By Paula Leave a Comment
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My oldest son Stanton was only a day and a half old when Dr. Patil showed me how to “swaddle” him. She carefully wrapped him in a little snug cocoon so that his little arms and legs were tightly secure inside his little blanket; only his adorable pink face peeked through. “Babies need this feeling of security even though it looks a bit cramped to us,” she told me. Oddly enough, that same need for security and safety is still important for him as he begins his seventh year. In fact, … [Read more...]

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