Interesting things were happening with my 2-year old daughter She didn’t like certain things touching her skin, or clothing tight on her skin. Wearing underwear would unnerve her. Food textures were bugging her. (She wouldn’t eat fruits and vegetables – still won’t). She didn’t like to be snuggled for long. She always was a strong-willed… [Continue Reading]
Why do bad things happen to good people?
August 9, 2008 By 1 Comment
This article may not seem like it has anything to do with parenting, but if you’ll bear with me I think it will make sense. It’s written by my husband. My name is Matt Hellstrom. As a Christian, I believe that God loves me and wants the best for me. I’ve also experienced much pain… [Continue Reading]
Children’s Books
August 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
It seems funny with what is going on right now with my teen that I would be thinking about children’s books. But I remember the first parenting class I took when my kids were 2 and 3, and how the instructor read a children’s book at the end of each class. Some had significance to… [Continue Reading]
Life With A Teenage Girl
August 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I am hoping this article will prove cathartic as I have just had 2 bad days with my 14-year old sweet girl. She is making awful life changing choices and remorse is not even listed in her dictionary. We have been batting these problems down for the last 3 months but no longer will that suffice.… [Continue Reading]
