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June 19, 2009 By Mom Spark 15 Comments

Okay, why do I care about Jon & Kate and their eight again? It’s strange, they annoy me, yet I have to know what is going on with their marriage. I have no idea why. Maybe it’s because I feel terrible for the kids. Either way, there is a big announcement coming on Monday that will tell us “what the future holds” for The Gosselins. You can watch the promos here: http://tlc.discovery.com/videos/jon-kate-plus-8-season-5-webisodes/ Soooo… What do you think it is? Rumors on Twitter (yes, I checked),…

May 26, 2009 By Mom Spark 38 Comments

I have been undecided for a while about whether or not to discuss the whole drama with Jon & Kate Plus 8. Part of this hesitation was due to feeling a little silly for caring so much, but after seeing hundreds of tweets on Twitter regarding this issue, I no longer felt silly. If you do not care about this subject, please skip on by to another blog and do not be hateful in your comments. We all have an opinion, which I want to…

March 15, 2009 By Mom Spark Leave a Comment

What is one of the number one things most new parents get asked? Are you getting any sleep? The answer is always no. I’m not sure why people keep asking. I’ve read almost every child sleep book in print (It was a challenge to get my son to sleep through the night) so when I had to chance to read Elizabeth Pantley’s “The No-Cry Nap Solution,” the follow up to her “The No Cry Sleep Solution”, I was interested to read her thoughts on successful…

February 27, 2009 By Mom Spark 1 Comment

Patience, understanding, love, acceptance are gifts we all need from each other but they are specially important for children with disabilities, of any kind. It is difficult to ignore rude, hurtful comments, to be left out and laughed at. Unfortunately this is a common childhood occurrence, however on a more frequent and constant basis for children who are different. Children who are already fragile due to any kind of illness, disability or impairment are easy targets for those who are stronger and more confidant. Self…

January 30, 2009 By Mom Spark Leave a Comment

Starting at day one, children have the ability to explore, discover, and learn which is why it’s so important to surround them with a collection of interactive toys and activities on a regular basis. Rather than feeling bombarded by TV commercials, magazine advertisements, and fancy displays featuring every type of toy on the market, let’s take the time to review a few smart options that are great to invest in during your newborn’s development. One accessory to focus on in your baby’s nursery is the…

January 11, 2009 By Mom Spark 3 Comments

written by Jill My son is 5 and, boy, is he giving me a run for my money. He is a burping, talking back, argumentative, defiant ball of 5-year-old “ness.” He started kindergarten in late August. All was well for the first week. He did well in school…at least, we heard nothing from school, so we assumed he was toeing the line. He was tired. Week 2 was the same with no reports. Weeks 3, 4, 5…it was like O.K. wait a minute what did…

January 8, 2009 By Mom Spark 4 Comments

So, my kid is funny. And I’m sure your kids are funny. In fact I know they’re funny and sweet and say all kinds of clever things! When I saw this idea Jaxon wasn’t even talking yet…but it’s one I remembered! I started it a few months ago but it only lasted a day or so. But on the 1st I started it again. What is it? It’s the“Jar of Jaxon”. Yes, that’s the best I could come up with for now! The idea is…