We ran through Schenley Park this morning which despite small patches of green still looks stripped to its bones and waiting for a decorator to fill in the gaps. Thanks to the lack of leaves, we saw two fat raccoons as well as a few deer. We were joined by new mother Aimee - welcome back - and sent good travel thoughts to Roye in Paris.
Only a few of us stuck around for coffee but we had a delightful conversation, sparked by Aimee's questions, about our experiences raising our children. So much of it boiled down to relax, follow your instincts, and let them be the person they are. It was all accompanied by helpful and interesting stories.We also noted that as a mother you are likely to be worrying for the rest of your life (hopefully not obsessively so).
Pam confirmed that the series of books that several of us used: "Your X Year Old" by Louise Bates Ames still are valuable resources.
Virginia recommended the Get Well Room, which is run by the Carriage House in Squirrel Hill. It is a place that slightly under-the-weather children can go.
It's mentioned here in the link to About Carriage House: http://www.carriagehouse.org/about.html
Here's a story about the reopening of the Get Well Room last March when they found Kate Golightly as the nurse.
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sectionfront/life/childrens-center-get-well-room-reopens-for-business-220968/
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