Lela Davidson

I am a Mother. I cook, clean, wipe noses, push Benadryl, check for nits, help with homework, and iron tiny polo shirts. I used to have a real job with a degree framed on my office wall, but I gave it up for this glamour. I also write, hang out with my husband, and drink wine with my friends on the driveway. I believe parenting is the hardest job in the world as well as the most natural thing we do. I screw up. Daily. And I banish guilt relentlessly. I believe it’s your moral responsibility to find the thing that makes you lose track of time, the thing that empties all the racing thoughts from your head and leaves you deaf to the oven timer so you forget about the cookies until the smoke finds you. Writing is my thing. Here’s to hoping you find yours and go do it.

In the Spotlight

How to Start the Halloween Boo in Your Neighborhood

Want to start a Halloween boo in your neighborhood? Check out this article to learn more about this fun tradition, what to do if you're boo'd this Halloween, and what a boo sign is.

In the Spotlight

14 Early Signs of Pregnancy and How Your Stomach Feels

Find out the early signs of being pregnant, how your stomach feels, when most women start seeing signs, and how to know if you're really pregnant. Hint: You need to take a pregnancy test.

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Top Five in Midwest Family Vacation Destinations

The Midwest of the United States may not be the first to mind when it comes to family vacations, but it you'll find that there is much to do in the Midwest. From Branson to Chicago to the Black Hills of South Dakota, there are Midwest vacation destinations for families who like all kinds of activities.

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How To Increase Breast Milk Supply

Women are built for breastfeeding. Your age, weight or cup size don’t affect your breast milk supply. If you ask the experts at La Leche League, they will tell you it is very rare for the female body to not produce enough milk – even if it’s...

In the Spotlight

How to Use Open-Ended Questions to Get Kids Talking

If you want to have interesting conversations with your kids, ask open-ended questions. If you start this practice at the dinner table when they're little, you'll be ready to face the challenges later when one word answers will be their...

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Here’s a List of Personality Traits to Help Parents Understand Their Kids

As a parent it is helpful to have a list of personality characteristics to better understand your child. This list of personalities is great when observing our younger child or having a discussion with your older child.

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  Childbirth

  Best Childbirth Videos

  4 years ago

  Simple birth plans are made better by watching childbirth movies. You can learn about birth complication and improve birth plans by watching a childbirth DVD. Watching childbirth live is the best education, but not always practical, which is why childbirth video is so valuable.

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  Breastfeeding

  Top 5 Breast Milk Videos

  6 years ago

  Breastfeeding can be a wonderful way to bond with your new baby, and breastmilk has many health benefits to you and your child. But it can also be a challenging process. Here are the top five breast milk videos to assist you in getting the best...

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  What Is Stolle Milk?

  23 months ago

  Stolle Milk is a type of milk developed in 1958 by Ralph Stolle, a businessman who owned SanMarGale Farm in Lebanon, Ohio.

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  Science Fairs & Experiments

  Static Electricity Science Project For Kids: Swinging Cereal

  15 years ago

  Did you know ordinary cereal can be used to demonstrate the properties of static electricity in an engaging science project? Kids can learn to love science if they are given the opportunity to learn about it within the context of the word around...

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  Thanksgiving

  Thanksgiving Knock-Knock Jokes and Riddles for Kids

  2 years ago

  What’s better than a good joke to get you feeling festive? Get ready for autumn fun with these Thanksgiving jokes collected from around the web.

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  Breasts Tender Before Missed Period: Early Pregnancy Sign?

  15 months ago

  Breast tenderness is one of the most common signs of early pregnancy. Breasts (including nipples) may become sensitive. There are, however, ways to alleviate discomfort.

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  Parenting Skills, Styles & Advice

  Here’s a List of Personality Traits to Help Parents Understand Their Kids

  6 years ago

  As a parent it is helpful to have a list of personality characteristics to better understand your child. This list of personalities is great when observing our younger child or having a discussion with your older child.

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  Science Fairs & Experiments

  Fingerprint Classification Project

  16 years ago

  Fingerprint classification is a great science project for kids. Follow these instructions for a great lesson on fingerprinting and the scientific method. This project is great for gifted or older elementary students or for middle school students. ...

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  Science Fairs & Experiments

  All About Fingerprints

  16 years ago

  Fingerprints are impressions made by the papillary ridges on the ends our fingers. Because these ridges are unique to every human being and do not change with growth or age, they make an ideal form of identification. The practice of using...

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  Science Fairs & Experiments

  How to Create a Fingerprint Science Fair Project

  6 years ago

  Fingerprints can be a fascinating subject for a science fair project. There are several different aspects of fingerprints to explore in a science fair format. Fingerprints make a great visual for a science fair trifold and the subject gets even...

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  Kids

  How to Use Open-Ended Questions to Get Kids Talking

  13 years ago

  If you want to have interesting conversations with your kids, ask open-ended questions. If you start this practice at the dinner table when they're little, you'll be ready to face the challenges later when one word answers will be their...

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  wehavekids.com

  Top 50 Open-Ended Questions for Sparking Conversation With Children and Older Kids

  14 months ago

  Are you looking for good conversation starters to connect with your children? Here's a list of 50 open-ended questions for kids. Discuss family, fun, school, and more.

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  St. Patrick's Day

  St Patrick's Day Jokes and Riddles for Kids

  2 years ago

  Every day is a good day for a laugh, especially St. Patrick's Day! Here you'll find jokes and riddles that are sure to make children chuckle.

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  wehavekids.com

  14 Early Signs of Pregnancy and How Your Stomach Feels

  17 months ago

  Find out the early signs of being pregnant, how your stomach feels, when most women start seeing signs, and how to know if you're really pregnant. Hint: You need to take a pregnancy test.

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  Kids Health

  How to Prevent MRSA Staph Infections (Superbug) in Children

  16 years ago

  Earlier this week doctors and researchers announced new type of Staph bacteria that is resistant to all 18 antibiotics approved by the government. Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureus), was thought previously to only be...

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  Halloween

  How to Start the Halloween Boo in Your Neighborhood

  2 years ago

  Want to start a Halloween boo in your neighborhood? Check out this article to learn more about this fun tradition, what to do if you're boo'd this Halloween, and what a boo sign is.

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  Kids Health

  The Truth About Labial Adhesions

  6 years ago

  No one seems to talk about this one, but Labial Adhesions are a common occurrence in little girls. It's when the inner vaginal lips (labia minora) fuse together appearing to close off the opening to the vagina. It's thought to occur in 1-2% of girls...

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  Fingerprint Science Project for Kids

  15 months ago

  Your kids will have tons of fun discovering what types of fingerprints they have. This simple activity is great for encouraging an interest in science.