Caring for Moms of Newborns
Motherhood takes its toll on womenโs bodies, minds, and emotions. And thatโs even before the child is actually born! Pregnancy itself can be exciting and miraculous while also being difficult and almost disabling. The upside is that during pregnancy, the…
Let’s Take Responsibility…And Pass It on to Our Children
Responsibility. Itโs a quality that we all desire for our children. We parents must realize, however, that responsibility is something that must be taught. And we are the ones who must teach it. Start Early The key to raising responsible…
Teamwork in the Family
My husband likes to refer to our family as โTeam Partridgeโ or โTeam Peartree.โ Teamwork is essential to family life, and I am understanding this concept more and more as my family has grown from five to seven members in…
Nesting
I am in full nesting mode. Mamas, you know what that is. There is something inside of us that naturally longs to prepare the home for the newest person coming along to join the family. In this case, I am…
A Coffee Table Commentary
Currently on my coffee table are the following items: a miniature tea party set, a toy gun, mail, a rented DVD, an empty glass, a pad of paper, a dollโs hair curler, a photo card reader, a Chess piece, a…
