October 28, 2009

A teenage birth

A sharp and unbearable pain suddenly pierced my side.
"OUCH!" I yelled.

It was early in June, starting to feel like summer.

Like any other teenager, I was hanging out at the playground, leaning against a fence.
"What’s wrong," asked my friend, Julie.
"I don’t know," I said, innocently.

I was seventeen years old and nine months pregnant.

December 2, 2008

Baby Sign Language

It is so much fun to watch my beautiful 16-month-old niece, Elle, develop her hilarious personality. It is amazing to watch her grow physically and mentally, especially her communication skills. To see and hear her communicating now with her mom and dad is great, and finally solves the mystery as to why she’s crying! Elle is working on her verbal skills, but communicates mainly through sign language. Baby sign language is an excellent way for parents to communicate with a child who hasn't developed her verbal skills yet.
November 20, 2008

Top websites for green baby products

While searching for eco-friendly wooden toys for my 10-month-old twins, I came across a surprising number of websites selling only organic and non-toxic toys, clothes, and gear for babies.

Here's a roundup of my favorite sites for green toys and products for children.