Parenting Reality

Erma’s Perfect Mom
I miss Erma Bombeck.  She was a Real Parent that wrote about the things that Real Parents care about.  So in honor of Erma, I’ve posted one of my favorite Erma Bombeck stories.
The Perfect Mother
by Erma Bombeck

Everyone said Sharon was a terrific mother.
Her neighbors said it.
Sharon painted the inside of her garbage cans [...]

The Reality of Postpartum Depression
photo credit: -raggle-
Postpartum depression is much more than the “Baby Blues”. Baby blues usually last only 1 to 2 weeks and is brought on by the massive hormonal changes that a woman experiences after giving birth.
Postpartum depression is more severe and can have dire consequences. Postpartum [...]