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When my sons were toddlers, I worried about a lot of things.  They only wanted to eat mac ‘n cheese.  “This can’t possibly be good for them!”, I thought.   Or perhaps we’re going to end up in the ER because

I think it is safe to say that in March most–if not all–of us thought by now our lives would be back to normal.  Sadly, we can see that is not the case. I’ve always been a make lemonade out

PARENTS’ SANITY VS TOO MUCH GAMING TIME DURING COVID It’s been 25 years since I saw the look on my son’s face when we handed him his very first Gameboy!  I don’t know which was wider, his smile or his

The leaves are beginning to turn color, it’s getting dark outside earlier, and you are sending your kids to school with a sweater.  The sure signs that Fall has arrived.  Pretty soon, if not already, rainy days have arrived and

You just took a pregnancy test.  You double check to make sure you’re reading it right.  And, low and behold you really are pregnant!  Congrats…you have a baby on board!!!  You are so excited.  You can’t wait to share the

Years ago, before home pregnancy tests were available in almost every store the joke was– that if a wife sent her husband out in the middle of the night for pickles & ice cream she was surely pregnant.  At Fairytale

Pregnancy and childbirth can be a tough and challenging time for any couple.  As soon as your little one comes into this world, you become more aware of his or her well-being and holistic development. As new parents, you naturally

You’ve been waiting and planning for this moment for months.  The nursery is ready. You personalized the room and it’s not only beautiful but perfect. Just like your precious newborn bundle of joy in your arms. Everything is going great. 

About 6 months ago, I was holding my 3-month-old grandson in my arms as he slept (Shh…let’s not tell my daughter-in-law that I believe cribs are made for parents, not grandparents.).  You often hear grandparents saying things like, “The best