Creating a family rhythm

Posted on September 26, 2013 by vanessa

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I recently wrote about Falling into rhythm and a few people have asked to see the chart I created for our family. I want to share it here, along with some tips on how to create one for your own use. Here … Continue reading →

Falling into rhythm

Posted on September 19, 2013 by vanessa

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Summer often has this laid back, endless feel to it. Days on the beach. Potlucks. Guests visiting from out of town. Grilling out. Homemade icecream. Naptimes linger. Bedtime creeps later and later. Days stretch on when we spend very little … Continue reading →

Conflict Resolution

Posted on July 14, 2013 by vanessa

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Sarah plays with a toy ferry boat and cars for a while. She changes her focus and begins to look at a book. Jeff comes over and picks up one of the cars. He drives it around and into the … Continue reading →

Caregiving

Posted on March 3, 2013 by vanessa

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Imagine someone grabs your hand right now and says, “It’s time to go.” He pulls you over to the door and begins forcing you into your jacket. You struggle to get free, but his grip is too strong. He gets … Continue reading →

Empowered Birth After Cesarean (EBAC)

Posted on February 25, 2013 by vanessa

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Yesterday we celebrated my second child’s 3rd birthday. He choose his favorite dinner to eat — pasta with sausage and a salad. We made a yellow cake with chocolate frosting and green m&ms (his favorite color and his only request … Continue reading →

Losing control

Posted on November 16, 2012 by vanessa

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I was recently a part of an on-line conversation about the challenges of being a parent. It reminded me of a discussion I had with another mother last summer about how to respond to conflict with your preschool child. I … Continue reading →

Joy and Struggle

Posted on October 4, 2012 by vanessa

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Dear Ones, I am here for you. Dear Ones, I see you and I am happy. Dear Ones, I see that you have joy and that you struggle and that is why I’m here for you. Dear Ones, I have … Continue reading →

Rhythm

Posted on September 14, 2012 by vanessa

There was a time when society functioned in relationship to the sun – rising with the first light and going to sleep when it set at night, sleeping more in the winter during the dark months and less in the … Continue reading →

Faithfulness

Posted on August 21, 2012 by vanessa

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What does it mean to be faithful? Faithful to our partner, faithful to our children, faithful to our friends, faithful to ourselves? The definition of faithful includes being steadfast in affection, loyal, constant, reliable and trusted. It means continuing to … Continue reading →

Becoming conscious of computer use

Posted on August 11, 2012 by vanessa

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It is such a huge support to me to connect with mothers and early childhood professionals on-line. I read articles and blog posts and I’m inspired by new ideas, research and real-life examples. I write and am reconnected to my … Continue reading →

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Creating a family rhythm

Falling into rhythm

Conflict Resolution

Caregiving

Empowered Birth After Cesarean (EBAC)

Losing control

Joy and Struggle

Rhythm

Faithfulness

Becoming conscious of computer use