Entries by Isa Traverso

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Single Mothers by Choice: The Right Choice for You?

Everyone should be a parent. Let me rephrase that: Everyone who wishes to be a parent should be one, no matter their age, sex, or marital status… What really matters is whether they can love and provide for a child. Now, that’s easy for me to say because I am married with children. But the […]

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Why Pets Are Great for Kids

My son was diagnosed with an allergy to dogs. You know, one of those skin-pricking tests they do on babies. Turns out my son was also allergic to a long list of other things like nuts, eggs, soy, wheat, cats, etc. But, since his dog allergy wasn’t life threatening, we decided to keep Jelly. Best […]

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The Benefits of Non-Attachment Parenting

Attachment Parenting is a practice made popular by American pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears, who has written about 30 books on the subject. If you weren’t familiar with Attachment Parenting before, you may remember it from the controversial Time magazine cover featuring a 3-year-old boy sucking on his mom’s breast. The eight principles he proposes are:

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Tips For Disciplining Your Child

When it comes to reprimanding your kids and teaching them a lesson, there are many avenues to take. Some parents prefer not to punish, while others opt for the typical “time out.” But sometimes, neither of those approaches is enough, sometimes your favorite approach fails. Many parents use the ‘Counting-to-3’ warning method. Including myself. Does […]

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Adult Music Your Kids Will Love Too!

UPDATED August 1st, 2016 If you find yourself humming, singing or whistling The Wheels on the Bus or any Justin Bieber tune, it’s time to take control over the music choices in your home or automobile. Sure, you want to listen to your music, but some of it is not suitable for your little ones. […]