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Helicopter Nanny

Yes, please! Sign me up. Forget about the stigma associated with helicopter parents, if I am forking over cold hard cash for someone to care for my child, she better be hovering over him. Personally, I believe the media is to blame for the relentless chastising of overprotective moms and dads who tend to circle around their kids and land unannounced at inopportune times. Whereas I realize that some parents take their involvement to extremes, most of us simply want to ensure that our children are safe and staying out of trouble. Of course, this type of child rearing is … Continue reading →

Flying Solo

My baby is gone. She learned how to ride a two-wheeler and took off. It’s a mother’s worst nightmare. Your child is ready to spread her wings, but you just want to smother those growing appendages in a bear hug and hold on for dear life. This summer, my little fledgling was itching to take flight and she used her beloved bike to soar… far away from home. Too far. Way too far. What started out as a request to ride solo to the end of our cul-de-sac morphed into a journey stretching several blocks into an unfamiliar neighborhood filled … Continue reading →

Finding A Babysitter

Getting a babysitter for the evening when you are a single mom is almost like getting a little vacation. It’s wonderful if you have family that can care for your child, but sometimes you have to get a babysitter, and that can be scary. Most teenage girls baby-sit at one time or another and the majority of them are really good with the kids. They are close enough in age to remember what is was like to be smaller. When you are looking for a teenage sitter, word of mouth is the best way to find a really good one. … Continue reading →