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By, Alexandra Crowley Crybabysoup.org Now that Daylight Savings has come and gone (#longestdayever), many of us moms dread the long winter days looming ahead. Well, I’m here to tell you, ladies, we are gonna celebrate, yo’! And here’s a list of five reasons why: 1. Bust out the Fat Jeans: You know those “mom jeans” tucked away in the back of the closet? Pull them babies out to the forefront. Long gone are the summer days of muffin top-bearing tanks and low rise denim. Today, we can officially bust out the Biggies--mid-to-high risers, baggy and cozy. No one, except maybe the huz (#onagoodday), is seeing my trunk junk on the beach.  2. Drink Up Shamelessly: No need to wait ‘till five anymore. The rule that you can drink “when it’s dark out” fully applies now (or is that just my rule?). So you say it’s four? Well, it’s time to pour... It’s dinnertime! We feed those kids around five, so it’s all good and well to start busting out the Pinot Gris while preparing a meal…the French do it; so can we moms. (Note: It’s also fully acceptable to down the grape juice when not preparing a meal…just sayin’).  Dark=Drinking time 3. The Children’s Museum: It’s cold out. We’re not throwing out eff bombs looking for beach parking and pulling wagons, and the kids are no longer raking the leaves (#inmydreams). But instead of going through the hell of putting on snow suits, hats, mittens, and boots, let’s rock on out at The Children’s Museum. It’s a built-in play date—just add water. Who says you need to make a plan with another mom? Just load up the kids, head on over and find a mom and her offspring there. One can be a full-on social pariah/sociopath…but at the museum? Everyone’s a winner! Caveat: Wear a Hazmat suit; germs are aplenty. The upside? If you want your kids to be exposed to chicken pox, you don’t need a sleepover with the carrier monkey—just take him to The Children’s Museum. He’s sure to get it there.  Outfit for Museum Play Date 4. Screw Workouts: See above? That’s right. It’s cold out. So it’s a valid excuse to skip the jog. And if you’re a gym rat, well, then you also have an excuse: it’s hard to get there in the snow, and/or the wind chill is taking its toll on the air pressure in the car tires (#reallythetiresaroundmywaist). However, you can sport yoga pants all day and appear to have gone to the gym, because they’re not like wearing sweats or pajamas—no one’s gonna judge.  “What a workout!!” 5. Television: Speaking of judging, it’s kind of gross to plant your kids in front of a show on a warm, sunny day. But when it’s snowing? Eff that! Pop some corn and plant the tots. It’s movie day (not just movie hour…movie day). It’s totally okay to exploit the wonders of television when it’s winter. Nick Jr.? He’s no longer your cousin Nick’s son. He’s your BFF.  Nick Jr. + Me = BFF Forevs
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 We have been offered a chance to team up with Baby Banana Brush to offer our Cape Cod Moms a giveaway! One lucky mom will receive a Baby Banana Brush toothbrush for their special Little! These toothbrushes are very popular and my nephew loves brushing his teeth because of them! Check out his review of his new favorite toothbrush here! Baby Banana Brushes are 100% silicone teething toothbrushes for infants through 2 years old. The family owned and operated company strives to make brushing fun and safe with their flagship product, the Baby Banana Brush, and their brand new product the Cornelius Teething Toothbrush! Baby Banana Brushes have been wildly popular online (currently the #1 baby product on Amazon). These also make a great stocking stuffer for the Holidays!
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I consulted with several engineers and determined that 100% medical grade silicone would be the best material to serve our "flexible" needs.Next, I went to Taiwan - the silicone capital of the world - in 2004. There I met with the company that would eventually become our manufacturer. We had our toothbrush FDA registered, patented and tested with private labs. We knew we had created something unique - a flexible toothbrush and teether in one - which did not exist in the market at that time. We launched our product at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Convention in Washington, D.C. May 2008. There was lots of excitement for the product at this convention, and we began selling our toothbrush in pediatric dental offices and baby boutique stores."  Parents have to be the rudder when it The Role of a Parent in a Shifting Culture By Tracy Lamperti, LMHC, BCETS Lamperti Counseling & Consultation October 22, 2014 marked the issuing of medical marijuana cards, including “hardship cultivating” permissions, to your neighbors and mine here in Massachusetts. As of April 2014, 23 states in the United States have legalized marijuana for some level of recreational and/or medical use. According to well-known researchers, such as The Pew Research Center as well as votes cast at the polls, over half of the US population favors ideas like legalization of marijuana and decriminalization of use and possession. Conversely, just over half polled indicated that they would be bothered by public use of marijuana. Many argue about issues like the “gateway drug” issue, increased use in children and such as encouraging a culture of “burn-outs.” Marijuana has been around for a very long time. There is a considerable amount of research about this substance. Issues have been studied such as it relates to treating; nausea and vomiting, HIV/AIDS, pain, neurological problems, cancer, dementia, diabetes, epilepsy, glaucoma, Tourette syndrome and others. Marijuana (Cannabis) is classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance, meaning, it is in the schedule classified as “the most dangerous class of drugs with a high potential for abuse and potentially severe psychological and/or physical dependence.” ~DEA Drug Schedules While adults debate these issues, vote on them and conduct research, and laws change, families…parents, are left with the tall task of how to handle the real-time/real-life impact of views on marijuana with their children. In order for parents to address this issue in their home, as it comes up or ahead of the curve, parents need to carefully analyze their own opinion, experiences and beliefs about marijuana. The same needs to be done with topics involving other drugs (prescribed and illicit), alcohol, sex and any other important issue that faces your children. Back to my opening sentence, about licenses being issued for “hardship cultivating” and buying. In real-time, what does this look like for families? I can tell you first-hand, based on some of the work I do in my private practice. · The child may become naturally inquisitive about the parent’s new interest in plants. · What should the parent call the plant? · At what age is it obvious to the child what kind of plant it is? · Is it a secret? · What if mom/dad has a “card?” Is it a secret then? · Mom/dad is smoking parts of that plant. Is that a secret? · Mom/dad is making “special butter” with parts of that plant. Can I use the butter? I wonder what will happen if I eat the butter? · What should I tell my friends if they come over and ask about the plant, or the butter? · Mom/dad is smoking part of that plant and they make me go outside. I’m tired of having to go outside every day after school. · Mom/dad is smoking part of that plant and I breathed in some of the smoke and now I feel funny. What’s happening to me? · Should mom/dad be driving me after she/he smokes? · Mom/dad looks/acts different after they smoke. It makes me feel uncomfortable. They have a “card” though. I could go on and on about what this issue brings into my office, and not just from “those” people, but from children like yours and children like the children that your children are best friends with. Alcohol is an enormous problem and drugs even more so. But this issue of marijuana is on such a fine line because it falls into so many opposing categories depending on the person and the circumstances; potentially good for you, potentially bad for you, illegal, legal, right, wrong, secret, open, shameful, entitled…. This is my concern. Set aside all of the controversy and look just at the impact within the family. Study after study shows that parents are the most influential force on their children when it comes to beliefs, morals and values. I implore each of you to think this topic through, and think it through again and again. Just because a law has been passed, or because licenses are being given out, or because people can legally “light up” and partake of the psychoactive and physiological effects does not mean you as a parents have think a certain way. You are the rudder in the turbulent sea of the culture. Just because “most” people (more than 50%) are doing it or believe in it, doesn’t make it right, or at least we can say, it doesn’t make the matter a simple one. Just a few points to remember; · It is shown again and again that parents have a much greater influence on their children’s belief system than parents give credit to. · The longer a child goes without being exposed to drugs and alcohol, the less likely they will be to develop their own addiction at a later time. · The longer a child delays experimentation with drugs or alcohol the more likely they are to avoid addiction at a later time. · Studies show that a child’s brain continues to develop well into their 20s. Exposing developing brains to foreign substances, including drugs and alcohol has consequences that are not fully understood, but common sense dictates that a developing brain should be given the best possible chances for full and healthy development. · There are many answers to every problem. To see a drug as THE answer to a problem is very short-sighted and indicates low level thinking, NOT the kind of thinking we want to instill in our children. May you be blessed by many opportunities in the car, around the dinner table, and lots of others to experience joy and connection to your amazing children!  |
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