Breast-milk shortage hits milk banks; tiniest babies at risk

I found this article to be very interesting. I learned a bit about milk
banks and how they help so many.


Breast-milk shortage hits milk banks; tiniest babies at risk

Alternatives To What Is Considered Normal

One of the biggest lessons that I have learned over the last year is not to assume how to raise your child.  Just because "most" people do something or parent a certain way, it doesn't mean that those principles or actions work for your family, nor does it mean that there aren't alternatives to "the norm."

Last week I went to the monthly meeting for the mom's group that I belong to and the speaker, Licensed Professional Counselor Toni Borowczak, was fantastic.  She impacted me in several ways. 

As a parent, you want your child to succeed.  Having such a young one, I can't even imagine how disappointed I will be the first time he talks back or does something bad, and I am terrified on how to effectively discipline him. 

Toni asked us all, "When your child comes to the door at 25, who do you want to see standing before you?"  Some answers included: Happy, Self Reliant, Confident, Kind, & Socially Responsible.  You can directly instill your child with so many tools for life. 

Toni gave me many things to ponder as well as the knowledge that there tools that we as parents can use to help parent the best that we can. 

Toni also recommended some books that I intend on checking out:
"Yardsticks" by Chip Wood

"A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Motivating Children (Raising Kids Who Can Series)" by Betty Lou Bettner and Amy Lew

"Raising Kids Who Can: Use Good Judgement, Assume Responsibility, Communicate Effectively, Respect Self & Others, Cooperate, Develop Self Esteem & Enjoy Life" by Betty lout Bettner and Amy Lew

"Positive Discipline" by Jane Nelsen

Toni Borowczak
Licensed Professional Counselor
214-265-8689
toni@Corbellacounseling.com
corbellacounseling.com

Bookmarks @ NorthPark Activity Schedule

Check out this link:  Bookmarks Upcoming Events
Bookmarks is part of the Dallas Public Library.  We love the Baby Bounce Class and look forward to the other classes the library offers as MD gets older.

Tuesday's Mommy Fit Class!

We had a great Mommy Fit class on Tuesday!  Thanks to Kelli, Jenani, and Becky for joining us!  For more information on classes, click on "Class Schedule and Information" under the October Blogs on the left of the screen.

 Girls are working up a sweat!

Lunges being supervised by the babies!

Great job girls!