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Holiday Safety

by Donna Bruschi on Dec 22, 2022
The commotion was suddenly halted by a sharp cry coming from our bedroom. At this point Rita, a very able-bodied walker, whom I had watched just moments ago wander through the doorway into our room, now stumbled back out, crying and holding her hand to her eye.
You're OK - Be a Better Mom Without Doing Anything! - New Baby New Paltz

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You're OK - Be a Better Mom Without Doing Anything!

by Donna Bruschi on Jan 19, 2020
One year old Maya was taking her first steps when she abruptly face-planted, startling herself and bumping her head. Her daddy scooped her up and snuggled her in. "You're OK! You're OK. You didn't hurt yourself. You are fine. You did it! You walked!"
unsupervised toddler climbing out of sandbox.

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Feeling Guilty

by Donna Bruschi on Aug 24, 2019
Ember tumbled down a staircase last week! I was following right behind her but wasn’t quick enough to catch her fall! She rolled from top to bottom.  My heart still thumps like a drum in my chest when I think of it.
Thoughts on Potty Training - New Baby New Paltz

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Thoughts on Potty Training

by Donna Bruschi on Nov 17, 2013
I never could have dreamed that the sound of a “Plop” and a “Tinkle, Tinkle” would be like music to my ears. These, of course, are the sounds that fill our home when my daughter goes in her potty pot.