A short little story on our local news last night reinforced something I had always thought--if two buffalo are fighting one should not try to break up the fight. Sadly, a buffalo farmer tried to break up a fight between 2 of his buffalo when one got our of his own enclosure and entered that … Continue reading What Was He Thinking?
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
How To Torture Your Toddler
For months now (about 3) Minnow has been going to bed on his own and awake. He will sometimes cry until the other parent comes to hug him good night, but most of the time he just goes to sleep. Now napping is another story. We didn't have a nap routine. Sometimes he would fall … Continue reading How To Torture Your Toddler
Could This Happen To You?
Sadly, a 7-month old baby was left to die in a hot car yesterday. The mom is a pediatrician and the dad a medical researcher. This was not the result of neglect, but the result of multi-tasking and lack of communication. My immediate reaction to the story was "How the hell can you forget that … Continue reading Could This Happen To You?
Who Is Teaching Your Child? A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Perhaps.
I don't mean to alarm you, but don't assume your son or daughters teacher is above reproach. Especially here in Missouri. A recent audit of Missouri schools and teachers showed that many had some sort of criminal background--often including violent crimes or child abuse. An article was published by Teacher Magazine Weekly. I once got … Continue reading Who Is Teaching Your Child? A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Perhaps.
Welcome To My New Home
I have been thinking for some time now that I needed a new home/title. I have written previously that when I started this blog originally I did it to chronicle the adoption of our first son. That is done. Our son has been with us for one year and I have found myself every increasingly writing about topics, etc. … Continue reading Welcome To My New Home
