by Melissa Cameron | Sep 10, 2013 | How To
American comedian Robin Williams once joked, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” But look around! With colorful flowers blooming against fresh green foliage, birds singing, and plenty of sunshine and fresh air, after winter spring feels just like a...
by Melissa Cameron | May 24, 2013 | Baby
On the wall of the studio where my wife practices yoga is a quote, “Struggles make you stronger; changes make you wiser.” But the changes she experienced after childbirth confused us both so much that neither of us felt either stronger or wiser. In addition to...
by Melissa Cameron | Apr 21, 2013 | Baby
There’s a picture on Pinterest of a premature baby’s hand wrapped around its parent’s pinkie finger. The quote above the picture reads, “On the calendar you may have been early, but in my heart you were right on time.” Such was the case with a friend’s daughter. Born...
by Melissa Cameron | Mar 9, 2013 | Miscellaneous, Parenting
When my neighbor’s trio of towheaded boys was 2, 4, and 6 years old, her younger sister sent them the best Christmas gift ever – a puppy! The entire morning saw the kids abandoning their new electronics in favor of playing outside with the dog. While her kids thought...
by Melissa Cameron | Mar 8, 2013 | Health
Dr. Temple Grandin has spent her entire life dealing with autism in one form or another. Diagnosed at age 2, now that she is an adult she is an activist for those with the disorder. She understands firsthand what children with autism need, and what they do not need....