rebeca  Friday, July 23, 2010

When my son started pre-school this summer, I wanted to make sure that his lunches produced little waste. For me it’s more than a money thing, it’s an Earth thing. Because, while we recycle here at home, I’m sure his teacher doesn’t have time to rinse every container and sort the plastic from the paper. [...]

rebeca  Thursday, July 15, 2010

The other day I was complaining on my personal facebook wall about how difficult my soon to be 3-year-old has been. He’s been pushing my husband and me to the limits and some days it just feels like we can’t take any more. Most people who follow my posts know that my little guy brings [...]

rebeca  Wednesday, June 9, 2010

I love this article from a Washington Post columnist who actually tries to understand the peanut allergy. Petula Dvorak (whose kids are not allergic to nuts) touches on a lot of interesting points, from what it’s like to live with a peanut allergy…always on the lookout for the invisible monster…to what it’s like when you [...]

rebeca  Monday, May 31, 2010

Did you know that motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 2 and 14 in the United States? Even though many parents use car seats, more than 80% of them are installed incorrectly. That’s a startling reality! The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities [...]

rebeca  Friday, May 14, 2010

Parenting.com blogger Mighty Maggie asked readers if there is any one product (or even a Parenting Philosophy!) you so fully bought into that it’s actually surprising when you realize there are alternatives? (check out the post here)
I thought I’d chime in because I recently had my own revelation along these lines. To celebrate the launch of my site, [...]

rebeca  Wednesday, May 5, 2010

I got this note from Medela and thought it was pretty useful information to share:
“A nursing mom is typically familiar with the health and bonding benefits that come with breastfeeding. What she might not know, however, is that many health insurance plans cover certain breastfeeding-related expenses—whether it be breastpump rental/purchase or a visit with a [...]

rebeca  Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Spring has sprung and here in Indiana temperatures are hovering in the high 70s. This means lots of outdoor playtime with the kids, and of course time to whip out the sunscreen. I’m sure you’re already aware of the importance of sunscreen, so I won’t lecture you on that aspect. But, while we all know [...]

rebeca  Tuesday, March 30, 2010

I don’t need to tell you about the importance of proper sun protection for both the average parent, and our kids. But, finding the right product and application technique can sometimes be difficult. In my case, applying sunscreen was always a battle with a wriggling little guy. He almost always ended up with greased hair [...]

rebeca  Thursday, March 25, 2010

It turns out that Jaime (Average Parent contributor known as The Wine Mom) and I both have sons that are about the same age. So, it’s only logical that we both started potty training about the same time. Because potty training can be one of the most dreaded tasks known to a parent, we thought [...]

The Wine Mom  Monday, February 8, 2010

Love is in the air this month, but not just romantic kind. I like to share the importance of love with my family, and Valentines Day is the perfect day to do that. When I was growing up, my sister and I always got a nice Valentines gift or treat. We looked forward to that [...]