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12 Long, Tiring, Insane Steps

Welcome to Parents Anonymous. Who would like to go first? Oh, right, thank you for reminding me of that. We have a newcomer today. Why don’t you step right up here? What is your story?

The only thing I am afraid of…

 is what my children are not afraid of.” ~Wanda Dupuy Every parent feels this at some point. For Mrs. Dupuy, it was seeing her two-year-old at the top of a 50-foot radio tower, holding on with one hand and one foot, waving the other two at her. Balancing Act Baby Dupuy’s balancing act has nothing […]

Coping With The Stranger In Our Midst

Adding a new baby to the family affects a child in many different ways. Some react with jealousy, some become the helper role, still others want to be the town crier. You need a way to help them cope. So how do you know what to say?” Understanding what your child understands about the business of babies is […]

Not The Only Tigger

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This week’s poll was about your children…step, natural, adopted and foster. I was pleasantly surprised by what I discovered about my audience!

We Are Having Puppies.

One of the questions I dreaded the most when I was pregnant, especially with the last three, was “What are you having?” Being of ornery nature, my answer was always an upbeat, bright: Puppies, if I am lucky!” The last trimester is plagued with little or no sleep. Obstetricians advise: If you speak and/or sing […]