First Post of #2019 - Why Do People Like Being #Parents by @WheezyWaiter #Hilarious

It's 2019 (can you believe it?!) and I wanted to start off the year with a bit of parental humor. 

If you've never seen any of WheezyWaiter's YouTube videos then you're in for a treat. With wry (hilarious) humor, WheezyWaiter and his wife talk about all sorts of things, in a comical way. 

I thought "Why Do People Like Being Parents" would be just the thing to share on the DIY Mom Blog. Hope you enjoy it! 

 

Importance of Raising Strong Children in Today's Society

2018 DIY Mom Blog, Susan Barton

Hopefully, Frederick Douglass wouldn't mind my slightly altering his awesomely famous quote to include both genders. 

Raising strong, empowered children is so incredibly important, particularly in light of what's been going on in Hollywood. 

Unfortunately, victimization, harassment and demoralization is nothing new and it doesn't only happen in Hollywood. 

But we can change this if we teach our children from a very young age how to treat each other with the respect and dignity we all deserve. 

Things My Mother Taught Me Zine - Turn Your Card Stock Scraps into Accordion-Fold Zines

Here's a use for your card stock scraps. This one measures 2.75 x 4.5 when closed, and is folded into four equal pages to create an 8-page zine. I pasted some basic sketches to the pages, added some sayings I printed off from my computer and now I have another mini zine to keep, trade or give away as a gift.

Things My Mother Taught Me Zine - Front Page © 2016 Susan Barton

Things My Mother Taught Me Zine - Front Side © 2016 Susan Barton

Things My Mother Taught Me Zine - Back Side © 2016 Susan Barton

Book Review of "Forever My Little Girl" by Karen Kingsbury

Forever My Little Girl is written from a couple’s perspective. If follows the birth and growth of their little girl and all the milestones they enjoy along with her. From holding their baby girl, to first steps, playing sports, boys, joys and sadness, Forever My Little Girl will certainly tug at any parent’s heartstrings.

The illustrations in this book are lovely. They’re colorful and sweet. The short accompanying prayers sprinkled throughout the book are wonderful additions to the stories within.

This book would make a welcome gift to new parents or for parents to give to their daughter. The one issue I had was that it doesn’t take into account that not all little girls are the product of a two-parent home. I get that this is a Christian book, which is usually geared toward marriage and commitment, but not all children are raised by both parents. As a single mother, I would have loved to have been able to give this book to my daughter, but it definitely does not fit our circumstances. I mention this because judging from the title I wasn’t expecting a two-parent perspective. I think it would have been more appropriate to have titled this book Forever Our Little Girl.

4 of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

My Mother's Wings by Sally Huss Helps Children Cope With Military Deployment and Separation

With so many children going through the difficult experience of being separated from a parent who is serving in the military, this book certainly is timely. Author Sally Huss has provided a wonderful way to discuss these challenges with children of any age.

© "My Mother's Wings" by Sally Huss

“My Mother’s Wings” addresses the feelings that I’m sure many military families must contend with during deployment. The boy in this book feels sad when his mother must leave, of course, but his mother gives him a beautiful way to cope. She presents him with his very own wings in the form of a pin. He then goes on to help other children who are in the very same position as himself. What a wonderfully positive way to empower a child!

© "My Mother's Wings" by Sally Huss

The illustrations in this book are simple, yet colorful, cute and eye-catching. They’re sure to capture the attention of even the youngest child.

I’d recommend this book to anyone dealing with a military family situation – or any type of parent/child separation for that matter. Highly recommended!

5 of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton