Pregnacy and Parenting : Parenting & legalizing medical marijuana, tips for flying with kids

Hey Thursday!

Does this cooler weather make anybody else want to curl up with a good book?

I am not sure if it is the change in weather or just my current unbelievably busy schedule, but I have been really craving downtime lately. I know that sometimes it seems like parenting and downtime don't really go together. One thing I have learned as my schedule has gotten busier and my child has gotten older is that sometimes you need to insist on carving out a little of that downtime. You need that time to refresh, recharge and check in with yourself. Parenting is a tough gig. If you aren't making sure your own cup is full, it will be really hard to fill the cups of others.

I am hoping to find a little bit of that quiet time this weekend. There are a few books that have been sitting on my nightstand for a few weeks now and I am really hoping to dig in. In case you are curious what they are...

The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness

Square Peg: My Story and What It Means for Raising Innovators, Visionaries, and Out-of-the-Box Thinkers

Are you going to do anything to relax and unwind this weekend?

-JESSI

"Medical Marijuana is a hot topic everywhere these days, from social media and college campuses to politics and doctors' offices. Many states have legalized the medicinal use of Marijuana for certain illnesses, some have legalized it recreationally and others have just voted on this very issue. Controversy surrounds this topic as' it would with any political hot button issue and the pendulum seems to swing both ways, with those for legalization and those in opposition never seeming to come to any sort of middle ground."

Flying with kids can be a bit nerve-racking, especially if they have never braved a flight before. Whether your little ones are seasoned travelers (like my little guy) or it is their first flight-you can never read up on enough tips.

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"The Clek Fllo is a beautiful narrow seat that will keep you in your compact car accommodating children from 14 to 65 pounds, so your child will be able to stay in this seat for a long time. You can also use the Clek Fllo for an infant by purchasing the infant insert, which will accommodate an infant from 5 pounds."