Page 1 of Michelle Patelle's writing

1. Start Being A Good Dad Now By definition, fatherhood is the state of being a father. And being a great dad is the most important job in a man's life according to President Obama, a cool dad to Sasha and Malia. Fatherhood "doesn't have to be hard" says President Obama. "Play... (posted by Michelle 2 years 138 days ago.)

2. I Will Never Be My Mother I remember when I was awaiting the birth of my son, the relationships I had with my parents seemed immediately in the forefront. It was somehow more painful that my father had been absent my whole life; less acceptable that my mother was... (posted by Michelle 2 years 142 days ago.)

3. Appreciation for Grandparents We all have grandparents. Having not been fortunate enough to have had a relationship with my own grandparents, I have a deeper appreciation for the interactions my children have with their grandparents. I can see how wonderful these people are... (posted by Michelle 2 years 142 days ago.)

4. Encouraging Your Child to Love and Understand Science There are so many ways to encourage a love of science in your child. Children are naturally curious about everything around them, and science is a natural outlet for them. You and your child will both enjoy some of the following activities. Lead... (posted by Michelle 2 years 212 days ago.)

5. How a New Mother Can Use Her Breast Pump With Less Time and Bother Many times a new mother is surprised at how time consuming feeding an infant can be. Add to the regular breast feeding schedule the time to use a breast pump and mothers are even more pressed. Timesavers can be found in making wise clothing... (posted by Michelle 2 years 262 days ago.)