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November 8, 2011Young Little Screamers!
Screamers
To live with a screamer is an experience unto itself. At times, I wonder who this creature is screaming in my house, such a far cry from her kind, loving way of being. To listen can be the most difficult thing to bear which warrants removal of me or her from the room. I give myself timeouts so that I can sit in quiet for a moment and gather my thoughts before making my next strategic move to calm the little monster down (I say that in a loving way). Her recent reason for screaming was she was quite tired which facilitated an ordered bath; it did the trick for her. Sometimes, a conversation works, but one thing remains the same. I do not allow the drama to continue, otherwise she is reinforced and it just gets worse. So all I can say is if you have a screamer, you are not alone. And for those who don’t, count your blessings.
July 28, 2011Discover Thy Self – For Mommy’s and Men who want to Understand “those parts” Better A brief review of “What’s Up Down There” by Lisa Rankin By Barbara Salvador
“What’s Up Down There?” No for real! So much does go on down there and things are constantly changing due to our hormonal cycles. It is confusing as it is, but then throw in pregnancy, and then… post pregnancy… and before you know it, menopause. Yes our schooling and sometimes our parents told us how the machinery works earlier in life but they did not explain the nuances in the body, the natural rhythms that create our own original experience and the fact that we all have similar issues. This becomes clear although we all have our own unique privates parts with their own needs.
Then there is the “orgasm.” I learned that a large percentage of women don’t have one! What about you ?
Well, I am here to let you know that whatever you experience, you are not alone, and Lissa Rankin is there to let you in on the secret in her book, What’s Up Down there? I love how she gets into sexuality, and orgasms, and even sex in your 80’s in this book. I laughed out loud so many times reading about her experiences with her patients.
But more importantly this book shared information that I was unwilling to discuss with friends (and I can say a lot!), information that helps you to understand your body better, information that lets you know you know you are normal.
The message she conveys is get to know your body, love your body and enjoy your sexuality. So if I had to review this book, I would say this is a must read for all women. It is one of the current books of our generation for our sexuality. So go , get to know thyself better! As Lissa would say, “Let’s talk about coochies and boobs.” Read it and let me know if you got anything out of it
Slobber Alert: Turn Your iPhone Into A Baby Toy
Great Blog about where we are going with the babies and small cell devices 
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I have a very good friend who is a nanny. Almost every time I see her, her iPhone is either scratched or has a broken screen because she lets the children she cares for play with it. It’s really no surprise. As we know from this study…
via Slobber Alert: Turn Your iPhone Into A Baby Toy.
While the Garden Sleeps…
In Midwinter – What can you do to support your Garden for the Spring ?
Gardeners love nothing more than looking through plant catalogs while curled up in front of the fire. It seems as though spring is ages away, but there are several winter garden tasks that you should attend to now in preparation for the first thaw.
• Gently brush snow away from evergreen shrubs and trees to keep the extra weight from breaking limbs. Broken branches are more susceptible to disease.
There’s a Crocodile in Our Pickle Jar
Children’s Story for the young ones…
Artie has written over 20 children’s stories, and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Although he has a passion for film and writing, he also has a different career in Human Resources by day… it is amazing how far your passion can take you. This story speaks to children’s eating habits. We laid it out here Artie’s 9th published story…
The Story
“Alex, your brother ate everything on his plate. Why don’t you be a good boy too and eat your dinner?”
“But I’m not hungry,” said Alex.
“Okay, I guess you won’t be hungry for sweets then,” said Alex’s Mom.
Alex’s Mom walked over to the countertop and brought over the most mouth-watering, tasty looking dessert you ever did see.
“Okay, who wants a piece of chocolate cake?”
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