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The development of fine motor skills is critical to your baby’s growth.“Fine motor skills include reaching, grasping and manipulating objects,” which allows them to grow into using different tools like crayons and scissors explains, physical therapist Diane Percy who practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado…. More
I realized about twenty minutes into our time at the playground, surrounded by children’s laughter, that mine were the only white kids there. There was no value attached to this observation, the day was mild and sunny, not too hot, not too cool, just right for a bunch of kids to climb and scream and swing and slide. Oh yeah, there was a zip line too. The reason we were there. Maybe that’s privilege for you, not immediately assessing the racial breakdown of any situation…. More
While postpartum depression is highly researched topic, we should be aware that depression that can occur when women go back to work after having a baby is important to talk about as well. Mother’s mental health is directly related to mental health of her children. It also affects her marriage, social relationships and her productivity at work. External depression is a type of depression which is thought to arise from a specific, identifiable external cause. As complex as it is, it’s crucial to discover causes of depression in order to start dealing with the problem…. More
Once upon a time, a mom was alone with her thoughts… We all know that’s a fairy tale.
There’s a running monologue in my head 24/7, that is often both nonsensical and disorganized. If I were an internet browser, I’d have too many tabs open at once and quite a few webpages would be crashing…. More
The three most dreaded words in the English language? “MOM, I’M BORED!” Seriously. Hearing this drives me absolutely insane. It’s not like I don’t take my kids to fun water parks, museums, movies, ice cream shops, berry farms, but by the time August rolls around, I’m spent. I’m done with the pool, exhausted from vacations, and just want a moment to drink my coffee while it is still hot. You too? Then let me share my little secret with you: a summer boredom bag…. More
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