Posts Tagged ‘ Parenting ’

My Dog Has Daddy Issues

11.01.10

Meet Sophie. Sophie is a 3-year-old Yorkie who has Daddy issues. Sophie follows Daddy everywhere he goes. Unfortunately for Sophie, her love for Daddy is not always reciprocated. Sophie is too feminine of a dog for daddy. Daddy wanted a French Bulldog (I’m planning on getting him one eventually) but when his son was 18-months-old, he picked out picked out Sophie. Little man and Sophie have been best friends ever since. Now, Sophie and little princess are best buddies. Sophie can usually be found in the baby stroller with little princess pushing her. Funny thing is Daddy loves Sophie, but he won’t let you know it. When he gets home at midnight from work, Sophie is patiently waiting for him. As soon as she hears the doorknob turn, she’s at the front door wagging her stubby little tail for him. They hang out and have a midnight snack...

I Agree… But Not With You

09.20.10

We should stop playing the Teen Mom blame game. Who should be blamed for teenage moms? Teenage girls and boys who have sex and have babies. Yep, I said it. The blame lays squarely on the teens who decide to have sex. Dr. Michelle Gollard at Momlogic.com would like you to not blame MTV and its shows 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom for the increase in teenage pregnancies. Of course you cannot blame MTV. Viacom, MTV’s parent company saw an opportunity to produce shows depicting what is happening with teenagers and viola! New hit shows were born. (no pun intended) But here is where I disagree with Dr. Gollard. Dr. Gollard suggests, “Have the government support massive, consistent, long-term public-education campaigns via the Internet, television, films, radio, billboards, pharmacies and health-care providers. The media should be a respected partner in these campaigns.” But she wants you...

The Next Chapter

08.23.10

Today my little man started school. It’s only preschool, but it is still hard to grasp. I have friends who are thrilled their kids are gone to school. I know older adults who couldn’t get their kids out the door fast enough when the new school year began. Growing-up I remember my mom telling me how back-to-school time was her least favorite time of year. I couldn’t figure out why. I thought it was just terrible for my sister and I. Now I get it. My mom was right. I’ve cried for months at the thought of my little boy going to school. What would my days be like without him? We’ve never been apart. I made sure I would be a stay-at-home mom. Nothing was more important to me than being at home and a great mother to my children. Growing-up I witnessed the difference between my friends...