Come Sail Away
My kids are far from spoiled, and I myself had a wonderful upbringing, but every once in a while I look at their lives and say to myself, “In my next life, I want to come back as one of MY OWN kids.”
Why My Kids Don’t Have Cell Phones
Cell phones or no cell phones for kids? That is the question. Parents often wonder what the appropriate age is to get a kid a cell phone. Some kids beg for one, claiming all their friends at school have them. Some parents feel its a safety thing – kids can get ahold of them when necessary.
Why My Family Skipped The Grammys This Year
Several weeks ago, I was driving with my daughters in the van and ahead of us was a vehicle that said “Halton Womens Place.” My 10-year-old daughter asked what that was. For a brief moment I was tempted to say its a nice place that women go to get their nails done, have a glass of champagne and spend time with their friends.
Losing a Mama Friend
Twelve years ago I gave birth to my first beautiful baby. When he was a few weeks old, I was invited by a local midwife to a neighborhood center to meet other women who had also just had their first babies. It was my introduction to the moms group.”
Lessons of Love From My Children
Julie Cole is the co-founding VP of Mabels Labels, the leading provider of labels for the stuff kids lose! Like her on Facebook – Mabel’s Labels or follow on Twitter @juliecole and @mabelhood