The Parenting WeblogParenting, Family, and Child HealthA break from doctors' offices, please- April 10, 2008 My daughter&39;s stitches from hand surgery are coming out next week finally. We had a bulky dressing on for awhile but we are down to just regular bandaids at this point and we add padding for when she wants to play or has soccer practice. Her hands are still bruised from the surgery and IVs. She looks like she&39;s a street brawler, punching out kids. Every time I opened that dressing or remove her bandaid I want to cry looking at her poor little knuckle all stitched up. Of course I suck..http://www.parenting-weblog.com/50226711/a_break_from_doctors_offices_please.php Singles, doubles, triples ...- April 9, 2008 nicolevity There comes a time in each family when you have to decide how many children you want - or even if you want children. Of course there are always &39;oops&39; babies but for the most part, we all make a choice when we decide to be on some type of birth control. Even if you are just waiting to see what happens, you are still open to having another child. A friend of mine had a visit from an old friend recently. My friend and her husband are the type of parents who manages their...http://www.parenting-weblog.com/50226711/singles_doubles_triples.php That's Not A Design Problem...- April 9, 2008 Play is the work of children, and it is serious work indeed! I was recently talking to a father with children similar in age to my own. We were discussing the 55 inch Mitsubishi 1080i Rear Projection TV that we both have in common. We both agreed that the TV was great for what it was, considering I&39;ve had mine for roughly 10 years and what&39;s available now. One thing led to another and the next thing I know this guy is taking some serious pot-shots at the engineers at Mitsubishi for...http://www.parenting-weblog.com/50226711/thats_not_a_design_problem.php Sick, worried and online- April 8, 2008 "I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I&39;m going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I&39;ve counted sixteen chicken pox And there&39;s one more-that&39;s seventeen, And don&39;t you think my face looks green -Shel Silverstein When your child is sick, the combination of worry and fear can be immense. The younger they are, the less communication...http://www.parenting-weblog.com/50226711/sick_worried_and_online.php |