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Jill Spivack is a Parenting Expert for momlogic.com. Jill, a Licensed Master Social Worker, received her graduate degree at the University of Southern California and worked as a psychotherapist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Jill became keenly aware of the role that sleep deprivation plays in many physiological and psychological issues facing new moms and dads and worked closely with families to address this issue. She, subsequently, wrote her first book, "The Sleepeasy Solution" and co-founded Sleepy Planet, Inc., a private consultation firm focusing on healthy sleep habits. Jill has since helped numerous celebrities and families everywhere through her consulting business, as well as lecturing to larger groups. Jill lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.
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- My kids and their ages?
- Boy is 12 and Girl is 10
- My family style?
- Traditional mom and pop
- My blog / website?
- http://www.sleepyplanet.com
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In anticipation of summer travel, some parents become concerned that leaving home will throw off their kids sleep. Some kids, when away from home will adapt to the new environment and time zone without a glitch. But for others, it's really difficu...
I think so many single Moms forget to make time for themselves. I agree with you that they have so many demands on them. Honestly, I don't think society gives single Moms the credit they deserve for working, raising a family and maintaining sanity...
Obviously, society doesn't give nearly enough credit to mothers and the incredible amount of work that we do to raise our children!! But when you're a single parent, (or a parent whose spouse isn't helpful), the demands of motherhood can really pu...
Many parents wonder what to do about sudden sleep problems that erupt when their baby is having some separation anxiety. Very often, even the best sleeper will start to protest going into the crib and/or wake up in the middle of the night just to ...
We've all heard the protests from our little ones around bedtime.
"One more story?" "I need to give Rover 10 more kisses." "I have to go to the potty" (for the 7th time). It can be so difficult at the end of a long day to stay calm and decisive ab...
We've all heard the protests from our little ones around bedtime.
"One more story?" "I need to give Rover 10 more kisses." "I have to go to the potty" (for the 7th time). It can be so difficult at the end of a long day to stay calm and decisive ab...
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I am 27 years old and want a child badly. My family things that I dont need a child because I am single and I need to be married first. But all the men my age are either married or dogs. How am I suppose to find some one who with those odds. I jus...
I a 27 years old single and I really want a child. I cry at night when my period comes on. its bad my Grandmother says I need to wait til I get married. But the man in my age group are either married or dogs. Anyone know else here single and trying?
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Every year in February , they have a Valentines Day ARTS AND CRAFTS event for the whole family!
It's like a buffet of odds and ends for Valentine crafting! It's so much fun!!
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In addition to not liking birthdays’ fin...
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Regarding the "Recession Mom" article, I have been trying to spread the word on a horrible thing that is affecting moms (and dads) as a result of this economy. I was hoping you could help.
This it is happening all over the country. There are some parents that live in their cars, in tents at friends garage. There is state monies to aid with food and somehow we can all find clothes from the church donation, or neighbor that has a child that grew out of them while we try to get back on our feet...after the mortgage company foreclosed, or whatever the personal situation is.
The fact remains that the states sees this as an injustice to our children, and is breaking the law (4th and 14th amendment) by removing our children from loving and caring parents EVERYWHERE, and the numbers are skyrocketing everyday!!!
My daughter (13) thought it would be more "fun" to stay at a friend’s house with a pool and this nosey neighbor buying her new clothes and offering to buy her dance lessons because we could not afford it. What 13yo wouldn't want that? One little call to TN DHS by the nosey neighbor, and I haven't seen my daughter in 4 months (and counting). The Judge dropped all the false accusations and DHS unfounded the case. I still do not have custody...her bio father does (who does not want her so he "gave" her away to a family member with whom I do not speak with and cannot afford her).
Custody and the reuniting of my daughter has not happened and the state has made NO efforts to assist in reunification although the Judge ordered it. Hard to do when you send my DD to another state and I do not have the gas money to visit 5 hours away (or the insurance or tags). SO, here is what is referred to as "PARENTIAL ALLIENATION". That is the normal process in which a child, such as mine, will go through, as she has a new school, new friends and is not interested in what's "right" by returning home, only what is more fun for her right now. My 13yo sweetheart is driving the bus and the state is letting her. Since when can a 13yo child make such decisions? I wanted to run away when I was 13 as well, which is EXACTLY what the state has helped my little girl along with a pat on her back stating "you did the right thing". Sub sequentially, she can call or have contact with the person that instigated this entire false fiasco, whenever she wants.
Thanks Tennessee.
If you or know someone interested in helping the families of TN, PLEASE sign this petition. You do NOT have to reside in this state (or even country) to sign!:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/revamp-childrens-services-in-the-state-of-tennessee