A song played over the PA system as we boarded a flight from L.A. on Tuesday. All I clearly heard was a woman’s voice crooning “I never meant to hurt you…” Having enjoyed some quality me time in the desert as a part of my business trip, my creative juices and desire to write were […]
Daily Ramblings
With most of the country roasting right now, I thought I’d offer some fun summertime cool off tips that will keep kids playing, but staying cool and hydrated. Remember to keep the sunscreen lathered on (and reapplied after the kids get wet) and have them wear hats. Homemade Popsicle Remember those Tupperware popsicle cases we […]
Last week I wrote about the honorable parenting qualities in fictional Transformers character Optimus Prime. One thing that really struck me about him, and was the source of a few reader comments, was his tendency to show an undying belief in those he leads, encouraging them to reach for their potential. As parents, we too […]
Riddle me this. I have in my possession a brotherhood of sorts. A handful of eclectic items that share a unique experience involving a certain machine. So, what do a puzzle piece, Lego horse, letter block, plastic onion, Mr. The King, a flight attendant from an airplane/airport toys set and the Transformer Bumblebee have in […]
The other day I noticed a small mole on my right arm was misshaped, painful and had bled a bit – clear skin cancer symptoms. I. Freaked. Out. My life flashed before my eyes. I imagined my children talking to each other over old photographs trying to remember what I was like and hoping to […]
I’m a list person. I like to feel a sense of accomplishment, organization and success in my mad time-saving skills at the end of the day. Since becoming a mom, then a stay-at-home-mom who is trying to start a business, it’s become even more vital to save time. What’s more, I’m not one of those […]
Ok, so I’m sitting there on the porch playing with my new iPhone when my daughter announces the car is broken and needs to be fixed. I look up suddenly with memories of car repair bills when I see she’s actually talking about her Tiny Tikes car. I’m concerned for a moment while she runs […]
I’m excited to announce I’m unveiling a new offering here on Heligirl designed to help folks with their burning parenting issues with honest positive discipline parenting advice. Now when you have an issue that’s driving you crazy, or perhaps a question that’s been on your mind, you can reach out here and get some helpful […]
