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Manners.  Are they a thing of the past?  Some might say so, but I say absolutely, tootly not.  Whether you are a from the North, South, East, West, or heck even the North Pole, everyone should practice good manners.  I totally get that everyone views manners differently, but here in the sweet south 98% of us Southerners were raised to use our "good manners" and it was far more odd to hear a "huh?" rather than a "ma'am?" back then. I won't go into the ole, "When I was growing up, we....." but I want to ponder the idea of truly, WHERE HAVE THE GOOD MANNERS GONE?  Where are the young gentlemen who are taught to hold open doors for ladies...or even the...

Everyday our daycare fills out a handy form about Sam’s day. What he ate, when, and if he ate it all. Diaper changes. Naps. Supplies I need to bring. It’s great. I always give it a quick glance when I pick him up and usually ask the daycare teachers how his day was. We don’t talk long as I’m ready to be home, and their eyes are on the other kids in the room. In the mornings it’s easier to talk to the teachers because Sam gets there before the room is full, but I am also on a time crunch to get to work. So, most of the time we don’t exchange that much information. General pleasantries, and...

Disclaimer: This is a guest post from Dr. Leanne Redman, associate professor of women’s health studies at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. You can get to know her more here and read her first post here. Her facts and opinions are based on her personal research. Red Stick Moms Blog was not paid to promote any specific medical viewpoints or studies. Always consult your physician with any medical questions. November was National Diabetes Month and with 30 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes and 86 million diagnosed with prediabetes, there is an obvious need for national attention and action. Of the 3 types of diabetes (type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes), let’s focus today on one that can affect many...

I can remember the day my child had his first seizure like it was ten minutes ago.  It is a moment in time that is embedded in my head for eternity.  The sight of my child turning blue, his 6 month old body shaking uncontrollably, his sweet voice crying out in distress....my life was forever changed. When Connor was diagnosed with the rare brain malformation Schizencephaly at 6 weeks old the neurologist informed us that he had a 90% chance of having seizures, or moments of abnormal electrical activity in his brain, because of the deep clefts in his brain.  Digesting that information was extremely hard for me.  I had known one person my entire life that had seizures, but had never actually seen her seize.  My only perception...

November is here, and many are unaware that it is National Native American Heritage Month.  As the daughter of a Blackfoot Indian, this month is extremely meaningful to me. Unfortunately, not much is taught in schools (or in general) regarding Native American culture or history other than stories about Sacagawea or the First Thanksgiving. However, Native American culture is rich and breathtaking, and deserves more attention than that surrounding the Thanksgiving story. Fortunately, there is a wealth of resources available to you as a parent that can assist you in teaching your children about the Native Americans.  Here are a few easy ways to teach your children about Native Americans: Please recognize that Native Americans are not one specific people group....