Cat Uncaged

Painting with a Toddler July 30, 2009 by Catrina McKechnie 

Finding yourself and your own ways and religions is really a thing of the past. Door to Door Religious sales are the thing of today.

In 1990, J. K. Rowling was on a crowded train from Manchester to London when the idea for Harry suddenly "fell into her head" J.K. Rowling explains, on her website, her personal recollection of the event."I had been writing almost continuously since the age of six but I had never been so excited about an idea before. I simply sat and thought, for four (delayed train) hours, and all the details bubbled up in my brain, and this scrawny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who did not know he was a wizard became more and more real to me."

He had not been expecting a letter. As he opened the mailbox, he realized, amongst the bills and sales flyers, he had gotten exactly that, a letter.

In the beginning the most troubling obstacle to overcome is learning to trust again.

I am 25 years old and I have ADHD. ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD does not define who I am, but ADHD does often define what I do and how I interact with others.

Every parent, unfortunately, must discipline their child. Disciplining a child can be very difficult; this process is emotional for both child and parent. As a parent maintaining a cool, calm composure is a vital piece to maintaining a proper discipline strategy.

Brown Bagging It? Healthy Lunch IdeasLooking for some ideas for a bagged lunch? Here are some simple, inexpensive and even healthy lunch ideas for you and your kids.

Children Are Individuals, Why Do We Compare One Child to Another?As a first time parent, I know the race is on. Will my two and a half year old daughter meet or exceed expectations and guidelines?Every new and experienced parent who has visited a pediatrician knows of the Milestone charts. Children are expected to do certain things by a certain age or they are considered "behind". Often, being sent through test after test. Many parents find out, after all these tests, that their child is perfectly normal, just not "ready" to be put in the spotlight.

The Inside Out Playground in Waterville, Maine is a non-profit organization designed specifically for infant through age five. Older children are welcome as well.

Dictionary.com describes the definition of perfect as:per-fect {adj., n. pur-fikt; v. per-fekt}-adjectiveentirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomingsIn theory, to be a perfect parent would mean, no mistakes, no flaws, the perfect life and child.Now, lets examine that theory. Is it even possible?

Breastfeeding is making a strong comeback, and yet is still considered sexual and taboo. The focus is not the nourishment to the child, the focus is on the women's breast. The breast has become a sexual object. The human breast is designed specifically as a means for nourishment for a child.

Shopping can be fun. Make your experience enjoyable and show your child love and respect. Constant yelling and demeaning behavior is not really appropriate is any setting, let alone a public place.