Why A Strong Parent Community Matters

October 12, 2009

We all prepare so well for the arrival of a new baby. We stock up on onesies, diapers, adorable tiny socks, sweaters and hats; we select the perfect crib, stroller, carrier, etc.; we read books about baby care; we line up a pediatrician and…we think we’re just about ready.   But the thing we may need most of all is the one thing we can’t

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Be a Good Neighbor

October 13, 2009

Raising children, as anyone who's been crazy or ordinary enough to try it will attest, can be awesomely, amazingly difficult work.   Rewarding, yes, and worth it, yes, but also, at times, trying in ways that are almost impossible to articulate. Which is why seeking the company and support of other parents is often so important to those of us in

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Making the Most of "Mommy & Me" Classes

October 14, 2009

Everyone will tell you: when you have kids, you'll make new friends. Kids come with a seemingly unending calendar filled with events such as school, extracurricular activities, birthday parties and more. But the first encounter most mothers have with the mommy contingent comes in the form of "Mommy & Me" classes. Starting as early as just days

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Playdates Are for Parents, Too

October 15, 2009

A playdate is a glorious thing. You put out some pirate's booty and apple slices, and your child is occupied until the playdate is over. The kids have a great time, and you get a moment to complete a thought or task or eat some of the kids' candy while they're not looking. There is, however, a little known fact that a playdate is also a great way

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Come Together, Right Now: Building a Community That Cares for Our Children

October 16, 2009

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has."  ~ Margaret Mead We live in a unique time in history.  It is one rich with strife and angst, but also opportunity, joy, and creativity.  It is what we choose to focus on and nurture that will carry our children

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