As a mother, you tend to have a sixth sense about certain things when it comes to your children. When my oldest son, ABC, was just 6 weeks old, he was vomiting violently at every feeding. I researched and found what I thought my son was suffering from. I took him to the pediatrician only […]
How in the world do parents get their children to look so darn adorable every morning for school? Seriously? Are they, like, SuperMoms or something? You know the ones… The little girls in matching dresses and tights and cute little shoes. Their hair pulled back into intricate braids with matching bows. They have glittery pink […]
We were out at the park a few days ago, there were a few other parents there. Three of us were sitting at one of the tables. One of the moms had a little boy, 5 months old, bundled up and super cute. She was talking about the baby and what a challenge it had […]
Parents, not Grandfather and Grandmother Grandmother or Mom? Sitting in the food court area at Sam’s Club, a gray-haired gentleman walked by and asked, “Taking care of the grandson today?” Was I really just mistaken for a grandmother? I froze. How would I respond? My son was blissfully unaware this encounter involved him. Should I […]
Are your days filled with caring for your little ones? Dishes? Laundry? Cooking? Are the days of going out with friends on a Friday night long gone? As you experience motherhood, do you find the need to connect with other moms who “get it,” vital for your mommy sanity? As a stay at home mom, […]
Research Question When a mom, dad, or any other caregiver is sick, who takes care of them? I learned the hard way that moms usually take care of themselves. While there are many things to prescribe someone who is sick for getting healthy, there aren’t many substitutions for rest… Symptoms I came down with what I’m […]
A few months ago, I went to a small high school reunion that included people from one history class. It’s been a minute since high school, say 7,884,000 minutes to be exact, but who’s counting. I spoke with people I hadn’t seen since high school and it was a great time. However, a simple question caused emotions in […]
You may have just dusted off your glasses to read this, but have you ever thought about your children’s eye care? Tuesday August 23, TBM partnered with Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) and the For Eye Care Institute to bring you an info session all about, you guessed it, eye care! In our discussion, we […]
I haven’t always appreciated the arts, but fortunately, I have a wife who has. In 2012, she brought me to our first art show, “Beauty and the Pain”, by a family friend and professional artist, Paul Tepper. The art was captivating, but it was the stories that inspired his paintings that took me from being “indifferent”, to now years later […]
Whether you are looking for something to send in for a school party or for a party at home, what better way to celebrate Halloween than with some fun, easy-to-make treats? These recipes are easy enough that the kids can help you put them together. Witches Brooms How cute are these? And simple enough for […]