Month: March 2015
My Daughter Isn’t Who I Thought She Was
I keep thinking I know what the hardest part of parenting is, but then I find that every week, something harder comes along. This week, Im feeling like the hardest thing about being a parent is accepting that we dont always know who our kids are.
Autism and Public Restrooms
At what age is it appropriate for a child to use a public bathroom by themselves? This question is steered toward a child with special needs. I only have one child and that child has autism. I've never raised a typical child, so I'll stick with what I know. I'm also directing this question toward…
Gaming 101 for “Me Time”
The following post is sponsored by DoubleDown Casino. Somehow, online social gaming ends up being an integral part of my day. I have a handful of kids and with all of the waiting around I do at sports events and appointments, I often grab my iPhone and poke around social gaming apps and websites. At night…
Is Surrogacy Right For You?
At some point in your life, you have experienced the fulfillment of bringing happiness and peace to another person's life. No matter how large or small the good deed you performed, you know in your heart that you have been a positive influence, and that is incredibly rewarding. Imagine, then, bringing hope to loving couples…
Chocolate Filled Strawberries
We made caramel filled apples so why not chocolate filled strawberries? Everyone loves the classic chocolate covered strawberry. However, I have two gripes every time I eat them. Number one, the chocolate shell always falls off when you take that first bite. And number two, there is never enough chocolate! Problem solved : ) Not So Classic Chocolate Filled Strawberries Ingredients