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The Second Best Days Of My Life
One of the great joys of parenthood, for me, was being there as my babies began to understand the world around them. Things that were once just objects to gnaw on suddenly became objects of curiosity. People became interesting, dogs became the source of great excitement, flowers became beautiful and books became pages that sparked little imaginations.Every day brought new wonders and realizations, and with them, richer vocabularies, deeper conversations, more inspired creativity. I …
What No One Tells the Bride
I just recently got engaged to my boyfriend of a year and a half. Right in front of my family and half of my graduating class, next to a campus landmark, he asked me to spend my life with him. We celebrated with my family and shared the news with his family. Then he had to go home to LA, and I had to begin the month-long process of wrapping up my college life and moving to California. This was right about the time panic set in. Everyone and their brother began calling, emailing, and sending cards (some with money WIN!) and they all wanted to know when we were
Full House’s Kimmy Gibbler: All Grown Up
Some people might remember the neon tights. Some might cringe at the thought of stinky feet. Others will recall the image of D.J. Tanners cheerful best friend.
Can We Take a Lesson from “Chinese” Parenting?
In the last week, there has been a publicity blast for a new memoir, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” written by Amy Chua, a professor at Yale Law School and first generation Chinese-American.
Social Interaction & Your Child
My daughter is four-years-old and I often try to map out what social activities would be good for her to be involved in so that she may excel in school and in life. Ive always watched those who were involved in extra-curricular activities do so well academically, socially and eventuallyfinancially; so I knew the day I gave birth my child would no doubt stand among those ranks.