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  JUNE 2004 - RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PARENTHOOD After a few months of frustration with parenthood and life in general, Heidi has tried to gain perspective and free herself from guilt about taking time for herself. Hey, even adults go through stages! FEBRUARY 2004 - SELFISH OR SELFLESS...FINDING THE BALANCE Heidi is attempting to reconcile the lack of balance in juggling all the kids needs and having alone time. DECEMBER 2003 - SIBLING RIVALRY Simon and Carter have gotten along smashingly...until now. Find out what happened between the two and how Simon learned an important lesson on the value of his brother. NOVEMBER 2003 - POWER STRUGGLES More challenges with 4 year old Simon, but Heidi has new help...a great book! Learn some tips on how to be kind and firm, use positive not punitive discipline and more. OCTOBER 2003 - FOOT STOMPING, JIVE TALKING...4 YEAR OLD Oh the pleasures of a 4 year old...NOT! Heidi's son Simon has discovered a new independence and a Gandhi-like disdain for authority. If you are the kind of person who feels better when you hear stories about how other parents screw up...you'll love this article. SEPTEMBER 2003 - EXERCISE IN FUTILITY Having two children is finally catching up with Heidi. Read her list of chores gone by the wayside...and her fantasy list of things she used to have time to do (and/or took for granted) before she had children. AUGUST 2003 - LIQUID LOVE Heidi shares her completely contrasting breastfeeding experiences with two babies from a tortuous first 6 weeks with Simon to a boobie boycott with Carter. JULY 2003 - FEAR FACTOR - KID STYLE Scooby Doo and Dora the Explorer sound like fun kid shows, but when dealing with a 3 year old, you have to deal with their unique fears. APRIL 2003 - HANDLING FRUSTRATION No matter how much you appreciate your life and your children you can still get frustrated. Heidi gets personal and shares the triggers that make her go crazy and she gives examples of prevention techniques. MARCH 2003 - THE LEAP TO PRESCHOOL For a year Heidi has been struggling with the decision to enter Simon into preschool or keep him home. Finally the pieces all fit together and they made the leap. But how did the first day go? How'd Simon take it when he found out Mom wouldn't be staying with him? Find out all the humorous details. FEBRUARY 2003 - SURVIVING PHASES AND STAGES There's something to be said about knowing what you are getting into. When temper tantrums first hit you may be shocked and wonder if it is too late to make a return on this model. When they come a second time you are a bit more prepared although equally miffed about the loss of your previously semi-reasonable preschooler. Read about Heidi's coping strategies and what really matters most. JANUARY
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Mother of two boys; Simon is 5 years old and Carter is 2 years old. Married for 11 years to my high school sweetheart. Current Profession: Jewelry Designer, WAHM (work at home mom) on-line Jewelry and Gift store (Mysticool.com) and creator of Mysticool Moms. BIO Before I became a mother I worked for 7 years in the social services field; focusing on child abuse prevention, parenting education, and domestic violence. I worked on a "warm-line" that helped struggling parents figure out why their two year old kept saying "no"; I worked with an adolescent pregnancy and parenting program that networked professionals working with teen parents and I organized a yearly prevention campaign that encouraged parents to talk to their kids about sex; and my last and favorite job was facilitating a team of professionals (psychologists, social workers, health care, law enforcement, and community members) who worked with the Department of Social and Health Services on their most difficult and high risk child abuse cases ~ helping parents find the resources and education they needed to be better parents. While working at this agency, I started doing their graphic design. I enjoyed it so much I started my own graphic design business on the side. When I became pregnant for the first time (actually after 2 miscarriages) I quit my "regular" job and became an independent contractor for a domestic violence agency and I continued my graphics business from home. Right after my first son turned 2, I made a huge transition and opened my on-line jewelry store and quit working for anyone else. After 10 years of making jewelry for fun, it was time to make the leap. The web store premiered in September '01 and it has been an amazing creative project for me. I have also been a facilitator for a parent infant group and have plans to facilitate more parent groups when my children get older. My hope for Mysticool Moms is that you the reader will realize you aren't alone in this crazy world of parenting - we are all going through these universal experiences. No matter how frustrating some moments may be, I want you to appreciate your children and your life - and if you need to make changes, help is out there. See our Resources page.
 Teach your children essential tools for life. Heidi's husband Nick is the author of this educational workbook for children.  While eating lunch, Simon remarked, "I made up a song when I was over there" pointing to his play table. I asked him if he could sing it for me and I was informed that he "lost the memory" of the song, but he said " I knew it when I was sitting over there!" (again pointing) ~%~%~%~ At one of Carter's doctor's appointments he laid on the table just in his diaper. Simon took stickers, placed them on Carter's nipples, and announced to me and the doctor "Look, Carter has nursing pads!" |
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