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Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are proud to support Save the Children's CHANGE program, dedicated to providing nutritious snacks and promoting healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States. Frigidaire has committed to donate $250,000 to this worthy cause. When you pledge to spend an hour with your child, ... [click to continue]
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Since Father's Day is nearing I want to acknowledge the Dad behind SBfamilies.com - Gabe Cate. Without his ideas, encouragement and patience, SBfamilies.com would still be just an idea. Caya and Soren, our 2 girls, usually draw pictures and make some type of craft involving paint, stickers, tape and whatever else ... [click to continue]
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Do you hear, "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy" while you are on the phone or trying to talk to your husband or a friend. I do and IT DRIVES ME CRAZY! Soren and Caya always want my full attention while I am busy speaking to someone besides them. I understand they want to ... [click to continue]
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A good friend recently died unexpectedly. Most of us as adults have experienced death and have learned coping skills, but most children need to be taught how to cope. Up until now, I haven't had reason to explain death to my children, no one they know has died. I did ... [click to continue]
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| Heidi York(email) Shreveport, LA 04/08/09 |
Allison, I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad died when I was 22 and a friend gave me a book called, "The Next Place" by Warren Hanson. It's a beautifully illustrated children's book with a message that rings for all ages. It's worth checking out! |
| Gabe Cate(email) Shreveport, LA 04/07/09 |
It's hard to accept the fact that our kids are growing up and their innocence is challenged each year. Exposing kids to the concept of death is important and crucial to their development, even if it means we must admit we cannot always protect them. |
A few weeks ago a friend sent me an email asking for advice. She just learned another friend was pregnant, and while she was thrilled for her, she was feeling a bit jealous. She explained that she felt like all of her friends were having, or already ... [click to continue]
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| Allison(email) Shreveport, LA 03/27/09 |
My oldest (and most cautious) child didn't walk until 14 months. I remember feeling extremely anxious about it. It didn't help when others shared with me when their children started walking at 9 and 12 months. They meant well but it fed my anxiety. It was |
