Archive for January 2009
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Son
Posted on: January 31, 2009
For at least the two months of my son’s life, his screaming would drive me nuts. My blood pressure would shoot through the roof, my heart would pound, I’d have the overwhelming urge to run far away, and the Hulk had nothing on the rage I felt toward my little bundle of frustration. His screams, attributable to nothing I could conceive other than possibly tired (not hungry, not uncomfortable, not sick), were like an endlessly ringing phone with a really annoying ring tone.
What Is and What Should Never Be
Posted on: January 26, 2009
Catie O'Brien
A parent should never have to watch their child die, but that’s exactly what has happened to Christine and Kevin O’Brien.
Money Savvy Piggy Bank
There are countless magazine articles, self-help videos, and sites on the internet offering advice for how to save money for your children’s future. Educational savings accounts and the like can be helpful and are important topics that someone more knowledgeable than I can cover. The most important things, though, are simple and should precede and guide more complicated decisions. They are especially relevant in these times of economic uncertainty. Following these basic tips will help you save for your children’s future and teach them good habits by example at the same time.
Heavenly Sounds
Posted on: January 24, 2009
Is there any human-produced sound as wonderful as a child’s giggle?
