First words
When my son was just two months old, I noticed an eerie behavior beginning to develop. My friends and family
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Virginia Petrucci is a freelance fiction and non-fiction writer, and a former model and actress. She has a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and English, and is pursuing further education in Psychology. She has a one-year old son named Dante.
Author: Virginia Petrucci
Parenting 101: A course without a diploma
Dr. Schreiber of San Augustine giving an inoculation, San Augustine County, Texas. April, 1943 — Photo via Wikipedia Last week
Read moreOnly child syndrome
Earlier today, as part of our usual Sunday Funday, my son and I went to the park. There are three
Read morePeanut Butter: The new bully on the block
Who doesn’t like peanut butter? It’s probably one of the only substances that is satisfying for hungry kids and hung
Read moreChild actors: a mother’s perspective
As I was watching the Oscars last night (and not missing for one minute my days of living in the
Read moreTen best and worst things about being pregnant
It’s been almost two years since my pregnancy, and while much of that time is lost in my web of
Read moreTime Sharing
On more than one occasion, I’ve been reassured that my son “won’t remember this” when I’ve expressed concern for his
Read moreRaising Mommy: it takes a son to raise his mother
While my son doesn’t sleep with stuffed animals, he has a few choice favorites in the fuzzy friend category. Thumper,
Read moreYoung Mothers
I am a young mom. At least from the Los Angeles-specific “Youth is Everything” mindset. Obnoxiously enough, when I became
Read moreDay Scare: Mommy’s second worst nightmare
Tomorrow, my son is scheduled to attend his first few hours of daycare. I say a few hours, rather than
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