Reading and Writing- Bilingual

As I mentioned in a previous post, it is possible and even recommended to simultaneously teach a child more than one language.  However, my research has shown me that a child should ‘master’ reading and writing in one language before learning another.  I am going to continue to research this to determine if this is [...]

Tough Night!

I find it ironic that right after I wrote this post, I had a really tough night with Becca.  It was as if she had read the post and thought, “OK, she is getting way to sappy.  I need to shake things up a little!” and boy did she!!! That night she was up and [...]

Raising A Bilingual Child

So one of my goals is to raise a bilingual child. I would like Becca to fluently read and write English and Spanish.
My primary language is English and I now speak rudimentary Spanish. My husband’s primary language is Spanish and then English. My Mother-in-law lives with us and primarily speaks Spanish.
The plan is for [...]

Tender Moments

This morning was a great morning with Becca. She was fussing a little in the morning so Mr. O went in and laid down on her twin bed with her. I went in a little later to check on the two of them and as soon as I peeked my head in, Becca’s head popped [...]

My Brest Friend

I would like to recommend the “My Brest Friend” nursing pillow. I know; the name of the product leaves something to be desired. However, I definitely attribute some of my success with breast feeding to this pillow.

 

It easily raised my daughter into the correct nursing position.

With other nursing pillows, I found that I still need [...]

“The Lanyard”- A mother’s response

Below is a poem that was posted on a message board I frequently read. The poster mentioned that she had heard it on National Public Radio as a mother’s day tribute.
“The Lanyard” by Jackie Lyden
The other day as I was ricocheting slowly
off the pale blue walls of this room,
bouncing from typewriter to piano,
from [...]