Parenting

Nature v. Nuture, in parents?

It occurred to me recently that the Nature v. Nurture question is not exclusive to children.  It can also apply to parenting. My boys are very different.  It’s been apparent since early on.  Where my oldest has always been quite stoic, my second son has a quick smile for (nearly) everyone.  My oldest despised bathtime… Continue reading Nature v. Nuture, in parents?

Parenting

the Prenatal Predicament

When I was expecting Little Man, I was pretty good about remembering to take my prenatal vitamins.  Those big, gnarly pills ensured that my baby was getting all the nutrients necessary to grow big and strong.  Right? This pregnancy, practically every time I have taken those mammoth pills, I have yakked.  Strong, horrid waves of… Continue reading the Prenatal Predicament