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everything i need to know
You had just turned seven and that age of reason shined upon us like the sun after a long dark storm. It was a warm fall day and the Children’s Museum was premiering a new exhibit block party style. As … Continue reading
Moving Past The Past
I’m sort of an information junky and hope my education and training will never end. Recently, in my practice in San Diego, CA I have been trained in some exciting new techniques including: EMDR. Here is the skinny: EMDR … Continue reading
Bilingual Hymn of a Sometimes Tiger Mama
My bookclub just finished Battle hymn of a Tiger Mother and it caused me to re-evaluate my inner Tigress. I choose my hymn carefully and it goes something like this, “Kids, you get to decide most things most of the … Continue reading
What’s on my bookshelf?
Often asked for book recommendations, here is the short list of Baby Maven Favs… Amazon.com Widgets
Transition into Parenthood
Arriving home from the hospital with their newborn daughter, Shoshanna and Jon were both overjoyed and overwhelmed. The couple anticipated the happiness they would feel for this very wanted baby, but they were shocked by how hard it was to … Continue reading
Help for the Holidays
The holiday season can be a challenging time, regardless of what you celebrate. Here are some common pitfalls and how to avoid them and make this holiday season a happy memory for all. Creating New Rituals: In the lifespan of … Continue reading
Favorite Newsletter Art Projects
Four Winter Art Projects White projects: 1) Take all sorts of found materials in white, and make a collage on a colored piece of construction paper. Look for ribbon, fabric, white glitter, pipe cleaners, coffee filters, packing peanuts, salt, sugar, … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Gift better than diamonds, chocolate or sex
10 reasons why Child Proofing Your Relationship Charity Class for Haiti makes THE BEST Valentine’s Day Gift! 1. It’s a charity event and 100% of the profit will be donated to Haiti 2. Because it’s a one of a kind date you’ll … Continue reading
Spreading the Love: Haitian Relief Fund Charity Class
I can’t stop thinking about the people of Haiti. Perhaps it is because I had the fortune of working with many courageous Hataian immigrants who taught me how to say Sak Pase when I was a social worker in New … Continue reading