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Author Archives: Andrea
Teaching Girls About Science
I’m a mom to two girls. I know that math and science have been considered male subjects for ages. I don’t want my girls to be afraid of math and science and to be honest, I never want them to … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Current Events, Family
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Why I Had to Leave In The Middle Of “The Lorax”
I’ve been waiting five years to take my daughter to her first movie. I love going to movies and I wanted to share the experience of the “big screen” with her. A few weeks ago her teacher announced that they … Continue reading
What I REALLY Want To Give My Kids
I was reading a post on the “Become a Better Father” blog today and this quote jumped off the page for me: “I am far from a perfect dad. And I always will be. But I’m a damn good dad, … Continue reading
Parenting Issue: To Call or Not to Call the Police
Today I realized that I was officially “old”. Not old and creaky needing help with a cane, but officially an “old” person – by definition, no longer young. Today I called the police on a teenager smoking marijuana. This morning … Continue reading
Posted in Parents Information
Tagged drugs and teenagers on the Main line, Parenting Issues, safety
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What I Learned About Parenting After Getting Hit By A Car
As parents we all know that life can throw you a curve ball. Whether it as simple (in hind sight) as pink eye when you have a presentation to give or as complicated as navigating the waters of Special Needs … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Family, Parents Information
Tagged Hit by a Car, parenting, Surprises
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When You Realize Your Baby is Growing Up
We’ve all heard the adage, “enjoy this time, it passes so quickly”. As parents, the day to day tends to take over and we forget to enjoy every moment or to stop to smell the roses. We are too busy … Continue reading
Where NOT to Put Your Elf on the Shelf!
I’ve read some great posts about how to use the “elf on the shelf” to its best advantage. I’ve see some really creative ideas like: having the elf (elves) play cards, having the elf play with your kids toys, pinning … Continue reading
Teaching Thoughtfulness
It isn’t easy to be a parent, there are many responsibilities that parents take on. One of a parent’s main responsibilities is to teach their children how to be sociable. How to be nice to others. How to be thoughtful. … Continue reading
Family Holiday Cards
Every year I promise myself that this is the year that I will get our family holiday cards out on time and that they will be gorgeous! I haven’t done it yet. Either the cards aren’t on time or I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Family, Product Reviews
Tagged Christmas Cards, Holiday Cards, Holidays, Reviews, TIny Prints
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How to Choose an OB
Choosing an obstetrician is the fist step in good prenatal care. For many of you, you are already going to an Ob/Gyn practice that you trust will accommodate you and your needs during your pregnancy. For some of you, you … Continue reading
