Archive for February, 2021
I am Mama by Later Mom Marina Topsis
February 28th, 2021
I worked in the airline industry for 38 1/2 years and took early retirement at 60 for many reasons. I wish I could say it was solely for my then 4 and 6 year old sons. It turned out to be a great decision. A few months later, 3/16/20, we ...
5 Tips for Moms and Dads on How to Learn Your Children’s Love Language by Later Dad Balint Horvath
February 27th, 2021
Your role as a parent involves doing so much including giving them loads of love. But, how do you know what love language your child uses especially in those first few years of being a new parent? It can get even more confusing as your child grows older. I’m fortunate enough ...
Evolving From The “Me” Into The “Us” Generation by Ali Skylar
February 26th, 2021
A couple of weeks ago when we got hit with 35 inches of snow and then later that week about another 8 inches or so, I was out there with my husband shoveling. And I was wishing that my hulky 22 year old son, living on his own, was still ...
Free to Be, You and Me! by Wendy Sue Noah
February 22nd, 2021
It’s been almost a full year since the pandemic started. No one, especially us parents, could have imagined what life would be like once our kids were sent home, with a “wait and see” message from the schools. All of a sudden, getting toilet paper became a significant challenge, some ...
Special Kid to Super Kid by Ruthangela Bernadette (Book Excerpt)
February 20th, 2021
The 10 Secrets of Unleashing Your Child’s Superpowers Hey, Ruthangela, it’s your future self here. How’s it going? I bet you’re wondering why I’ve contacted you out of the blue like this. Well, it’s pretty simple, you sent me. Your future self wanted you to know a few things that you ...
Tips on Raising a Child with Challenges
February 19th, 2021
Like any other form of parenting, raising a child with special needs or a disability doesn't come with a 'how-to' manual and is a feat no parent is ever fully prepared to tackle. The parenting adventure may include worrying visits to the doctor, complex play dates, and an exhausting, continuous ...
Interview with Dr. Harvey Karp, author, The Happiest Toddler on the Block – by Melissa Couch Salim
February 17th, 2021
Dr. Harvey Karp is one of America's most-trusted pediatricians and child development experts. He is also the founder and CEO of Happiest Baby, a smart-tech company, creator of SNOO and other parenting solutions. Dr. Karp practiced pediatrics in Los Angeles for over 25 years. He is on the faculty of ...
A Cold Shower A Day Keeps The Doctor Away! by Ali Skylar
February 6th, 2021
So a couple of weeks ago, my husband, my son and I started getting into taking cold showers in the morning. Thanks to the teachings of Wim Hof. It’s taken about 3 weeks to get used to slowly and progressively turning the hot dial on the shower colder and colder ...
Be a Smart Mum Not a Good Mum By Nicky Tegg (Book Excerpt)
February 5th, 2021
Process #15 Making Friends with Your Future You Imagine your life six months from now. What would you love your life to look like? How are you dressed? How is your demeanour? Who are you with? How do you feel about yourself? Imagine you have your mojo back and you are feeling ...
Me, Motherhood, and a Wise Woman by Julie Wheaton & Patrece Powers (Book Excerpt)
February 2nd, 2021
She makes it look so easy. She looks so together. She has a clean house. She has a nanny. She doesn’t spend enough time with her kids. She spends too much time with her kids. She doesn’t need to work. She is so smart. She is so creative. She has a husband who helps with the kids. She is having ...
