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The longer I am a parent; the longer I am a therapist; the longer I am a human person with feelings and emotions living on this earth, the more I have come to understand the importance of attachment. Attachment is the emotional bond between people in relationships. Beginning from the moment we are born, we are learning about relationships. The way a caregiver responds to a newborn begins laying the foundation for what that child will think, feel and believe about relationships. The way we respond to our children as infants, toddlers, children, teens and even adult children serve to mold their view of what it means to be in relationship.
The kind of attachment relationship experienced in childhood will impact...
You Jane are way different from me Tarzan -- a concept that has been reinforced and reminded almost daily from Day One. After biology class it was quickly deduced that we men have the complexity of a garden hose and ladies, a multiple zone irrigation system. Nothing prepares you for parenthood and the new roles you become in each other’s lives, but I am most certainly still reeling in awe of this miracle of life.
Still so clear is the day my wife and I found out our breeding career was complete on the first attempt. The test said it might take 5-10 minutes … 10 seconds later breath gone, stomach in throat and mind running. YES! Great! We did...
I used to think that the Holy Grail of outings was getting to go to Target BY MYSELF. This kind of outing doesn't happen very often and is even less often planned when it does. In truth, there is little that can measure up to a leisurely stroll down the school supply aisle where I can inspect each new colored pencil pack and rainbow-colored tack without interruption. UNLESS you're talking about PLANNING to do this WITH YOUR FRIENDS!
Let's be clear - I'm not talking about a Target Run here. There will be no agenda. There will be no list. There will be no I-have-to-get-back-home-with-these-groceries-so-I-can-cook-dinner foolishness. NO.
This is an EVENING we're planning (and looking forward to by an embarrassing amount).
There...
The first color she recognized was "pink!" She squeals over dresses. Her favorite toy is her pretend make-up kit. She's vain about her painted fingernails and insists you look at her toes, as well. She's a girly-girl, and I have no idea what to do with her. Because I'm a tomboy. And I'm her mom.
When I was little, the bane of my existence was getting ready for church on Sunday. I lamented stockings and found patent leather shoes confining and impractical. Dresses were more than clothes: they were nightmarish hindrances of mobility. My friends seemed to relish staying in their frilly frocks as long as they could, but me? I couldn't wait to run home and change into my...
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Last Saturday, new and expecting mothers joined the Red Stick Moms Blog team at Baton Rouge General for a morning of pampering, delicious brunch and endless goodies. Our guests were treated to a beautiful spread of brunch options including seasonal fruit, eggs, grilled cheese, tomato basil soup and even chocolate drizzled bacon! Moms enjoyed tasting Truly Scrumptious Pretzel Crunch and even got to try a new Lemon Blueberry flavor! Thank you to Ambrosia Bakery...
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