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Happy New Year Folks!!!

Most folks make up a resolution that fizzles out in the first few months of the year. There is nothing wrong with resolutions, that's not what I'm stating. I just don't think we should feel compelled to make a statement our keep up an image. Just be the best you that you can be. That means live in reality and know what you want from life as an adult, woman and mother. Be better than you were last year and that's quite an accomplish. As small as it may be it's change and progress.

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Five Infant Deaths: CSPC to Sue Makers of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners

Retailers to recall over 150,000+ Baby Recliners. Sold at the retailers Amazon.com, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby, Diapers.com, and Toys "R" Us/ Babies "R" Us between 2009 and 2012. All of the retailers have agreed to recall the Nap Nanny at the request of the CSPC.

As of December 5, 2012 the CPSC has filed a complaint (after a 3-0 Commission vote) against the manufacturer Baby Matters, LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., the manufacturer of Nap Nanny® and Nap Nanny Chill™ infant recliners. A recall plan could not be reached with the manufacturer and Nap Nanny's owner and founder, Leslie Gudel denies the allegations and says the product is safe when used properly- on the floor and using the harness. The company has since gone out business due to the ongoing battle with the CSPC she also states.

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Drowning is the #2 Cause of Death: Children ages 1-4

Water Safety Tips
I know that it's just starting to get cold outside and water safety may be the last thing on most people's minds right now. It shouldn't be though. You and your children may be around water without you even thinking about it. You can go on vacation, be at an indoor pool, visiting someone who has a pool, the bathtub, standing water and in just 5 months it will be swimming pool season. Basically, it's never too soon to think about water safety and the important steps we can take to ensure our children's safety.

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Connecticut School Shooting: Tips For Talking to Your Child

I was talking with my good friend, Dr. Tiffany Dial about the Connecticut school massacre. She is a professional doctor of Psychology and currently works within an urban school district for an Alternative Program at an elementary school. She has counseled schools and individuals on grief issues that range from violence in school to traumatic, domestic issues.

In addition to her work at elementary schools, she has also counseled parents, staff and children at the middle and high school level.

Let me start off by saying that I myself, would advise parents to disconnect their children from the situation the best they can. Meaning, no watching the news or talking about the incident when children are around. Be mindful of how and when you talk about what happened. Always use extreme tact and discretion. I'm not suggesting that children should be shielded from the fact that horrible things may happen.

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Through The Rain...

Even though me and my girls had an unexpected walk in the rain Monday. The morning still went well. We all piled into the car ready to go to school. You know we're already rushing out the door to get to the school on time. I turn the key and get click, click, click, click, click. No car starting, just the sound of a dead battery. It seems someday left the door open and it drained the battery. Since the car sits in the garage, it's not always locked. Anyway, I called my husband and he was set on coming a little later to give me a jump start. At this time, I had to go back in the house and put on some actual clothes. I had no plans on getting out of the car. Just kiss and ride off.

So we changed into our rain boots and headed out. On the way we met the neighbor that I always see walking, but never spoke with because I'm always in my car whizzing by.

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