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I'm writing The WonderDads Handbook for Raising a Girl Ages 0-10: A Month-by-Month Look at What to Expect, Developmental Tips, and Ideas For Activities. Between now and November 30, I'm seeking parents of daughters between ages 0-10 to participate in a book project I've outlined here. If you're interested in participating, feel free to email me at writerjennh @ aol . com (remove the spaces), comment here, or comment within that other blog post.

Thank you for your interest!

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WAHM

July 13th 2008 20:42

Working Moms

Working is a challenge for any mother, be it at home or away from home. I chose to be a work at home so I wouldn't miss any of my children's "little kid" moments and to, of course, save money.

There are still a multitude of challenges faced by work at home mothers, though. In my experience, it seems I'm surrounded by other moms who really have no idea that I'm actually working. So, relying on any kind of support system has gone completely out the window. My children also struggle with my choice to work at home, as well, because they don't know of many other moms who do this and can't really grasp what it is I'm doing here.

Do you work outside the home or are you are work at home mother? What lead you to your ultimate decision? Do you feel like you're supported in your decision?

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Successful Summer Reading

July 10th 2008 18:02

It wasn't until my children and I started visiting the library and the bookstores that I realized how many summer reading programs and contests were in place. What a great incentive to keep children reading throughout the summer! My children are involved in two:

1: The Barnes & Noble has a program where, if you successfully read and journal about eight books, you'll receive a coupon for a free eligible book.
2: The library has a program in place where children set a reading goal and, if it is achieved, they win a weekly prize. (So far, my children have won a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut and a free Gifford's ice cream cone.)

If you look around, there are many other programs out there with the same goal: to keep children reading throughout the summer. There are also many summer reading challenges online. I'll have informational websites available in my next post.

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Stay Tuned!

July 8th 2008 19:27

New posts are on their way - I'm sorry for being MIA for so long! If ther's omething specific you would like to see in this blog, feel free to post questions, comments, suggestions, and so on in the coment area. I'm looking forward to working with you all again!

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Got Any Potty Training Advice?

November 5th 2006 15:43

I think I'm at my wits end. My son is 3 1/2 years old and refuses to go on the potty. I have tried every piece of advice that people have given me. He will pee on the potty if I take him and make him. But he does not understand that he needs to take the initiative to go when he feels the need.

My biggest struggle is getting him to poop on the potty. He hides from me and poops in his pants. I don't understand why he would rather sit in dirty pull-ups, then tell me he has to go. I don't want to be too hard on him. But the pooping in his pants has got to stop. The only thing I haven't tried is one of those silly musical potties... He won't even respond to rewards like candy and toys

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