Writing

Just in case you’d like to see what I’ve been up to around the blogosphere, I thought I would share a few articles that I’ve written over the last couple of weeks.  The most recent is on API Speaks, the blog of Attachment Parenting International, and is entitled “Tantrums: Opportunities to Connect.” As you might expect, I was inspired to write this article because Annabelle is talking more and more and feeling ever more frustrated.  Writing this piece was a wonderful opportunity for me to reflect on what we and our daughter are experiencing and how we can be the parents she needs us to be right now.

Two  green living articles are available on 5 Minutes for Going Green; one is called “It’s Getting Cool: 5 Easy Ways to Warm Up,” and the other is “Go Green and Get Happy!”

As someone who loves to write, I tend to find topics that are relevant to my own life and interests.  With the weather cooling down and fuel prices soaring, my husband and I are looking to save money and stay warm.  Researching and writing about how to manage the cold weather and our energy use was practical and fun to do.  Also, I have been searching for ways to become more active on behalf of the environment and get out and meet like-minded people too.  Thus, crafting “Go Green and Get Happy!” gave me a few ideas and the push I needed to take action.  Now I am planning to participate in a tree and shrub planting day this coming November with the National Audubon Society.

I hope you will share your thoughts on volunteering on behalf of the environment with me.  I would especially love to hear from those of you who bring your children along with you, as it has been a challenge for me to find volunteer work that welcomes small children.   Also, I’d love to learn your ideas on staying warm and saving energy as well as managing and connecting with a tantrum prone child.

Thanks again for taking a peak,

Jessica