There but for the grace of God, go I. - Preacher John Bradford, 1665
I remember sitting on a flight long before I had kids of my own. Staring at a woman giving candy to her whining, cranky kids who were climbing on the seats, “I’ll never be like that mom,” I self-righteously thought.
Now as a parent 20 years later, I know never to judge how parents raise their kids, whether it's about using electronics or pacifiers, letting them have candy or soda, and enforcing supervision and discipline. Everyone’s situation is different, and sometimes even the best intentions don’t come out as planned. Plus, you never know what the future holds. It’s hard enough to follow other people’s advice, much less my own.
From being late or forgetting about a pick up or school event, I've had so many "mom fails" I can't even begin to count. But making mistakes makes us human and connects us all.
Have a safe and fun week ahead, whatever direction it may take. Be sure to check out my list of Springtime favorites and stay tuned for next week's Memorial Day events, parades and parties. Enjoy. Cathy
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TONIGHT
New York Mets Celiac Disease Awareness Night! Mets vs. Brewers, Friday, May 20, 7:10 pm, Citifield. Purchase Tickets
Join the Mets as they raise awareness while benefitting the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia and R.O.C.K., who offer free support to parents, families and friends of kids on the gluten-free diet for any reason, will be on hand to provide important information on this often undetected illness.
Check out Discovery Adventure Park, an amazing aerial adventure forest. For more info call 203-690-1717 or visit www.DiscoveryTrees.org.
Calendar Highlights: Disney Magic at the Stamford Palace, Outdoor Crafts Festival in Greenwich, National Parks Bio blitz in Wilton
Menu: Edible Dirt & Worms!
Goodies: Broadway Tix, Spring Cleansing, Book, and more!
Pet of the Week: Bitsy
New Business Spotlight: Game Haven
Not in the mood to cook or need a little help? Let Simply Delicious Catering create an intimate sit down dinner experience for you and your guests. Visit their website for menus and more info.
Check out Game Haven's new social gaming center. Offering live gaming events for kids of all ages, along with camp, instructionals, game design and computer classes, parties, fundraisers and more. Visit my "teen scene" for a list of their current events. Perfect for a rainy day!
Stay Tuned: Kids Eat Free Guide, Moms Work at Home Guide, Mac Kid Giving Back Guide, Birthday Party Guide, Make a Difference Guide, Learning Vacations, Mac Kid Fashion, Haydn's Reel Reviews & Games, and Preston's Gluten Free Foodie Reviews and much more! Watch out for the Food Dudes!!
Teen Support Groups. If your teen is facing emotional challenges, check out special support groups for Adolescents and Teens at Westport Family Counseling. Call 203-227-4555 or email wfc@wfcmail.org.
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