Tag Archives: Parent

Terrible Tweens

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Reena

We’ve all heard about the tantrums of toddlers that can drive parents crazy, but did you know that the tween years can be equally exasperating?  Well, I was not prepared for this.  I had been warned about the toddler tantrums … Continue reading →

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Super PTO Moms

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Reena

Our children’s schools would not be the same without the PTO, which is primarily moms (though I totally appreciate the many dads that help as well).  These parents devote time and do so much to make sure our kids have … Continue reading →

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Off to a New School

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Reena

Yesterday was my older son’s last day in his school which only goes through third grade.  We are having mixed emotions about this.  One on hand I’m happy to see him growing up and reaching different milestones but on the … Continue reading →

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Parenting…not getting easier

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Reena

So when the kids were babies, I used to wonder when things would get easier.  It was tough when they were so helpless and couldn’t do anything but cry to communicate.  There was constant nursing, diaper changes, carrying or at … Continue reading →

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This Hurts Me More Than It Hurts You!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Reena

As parents, we generally want to give our kids everything we can. But how do we keep them from taking that for granted? How do we also show them that all these treats and luxuries need to be earned….by us … Continue reading →

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First child frustrations

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Reena

I remember having to deal with a greater level of responsibilities since I was the first child and now I see history repeating itself. I see myself naturally having higher expectations of my older child. I try to be fair … Continue reading →

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Play dates for Moms…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Reena

Whenever I chat with a new mom, my advice is always to go out with the baby and meet other moms.  This is something that kept me sane and made full-time motherhood very enjoyable for me.  I met some other … Continue reading →

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Tech skills killing social skills??

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Reena

‘Kids of today are great at iPod, iPad, iPhone but not at EYE contact”, a friend recently said to me.  This really hit home because I started to notice a lot of our kids nowadays are so much more adept … Continue reading →

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We are the Sandwich Generation!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Reena

  Lately I’ve had a lot on my mind regarding my family.  We’ve been sandwiched between the concern for our parents and the duties to our children and the stress of this economy only makes it worse.  Luckily both my … Continue reading →

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Single Mom for a week- good or bad??

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Reena

Though I’m blessed with a stable marriage, my husband travels quite a bit leaving me as an occasional single parent.  This can be hard work since all duties fall on my shoulders and there is no relief.  There is no … Continue reading →

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