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Well we took another stab at the toddler class. After our first class I had a pounding headache and struggled to resist the urge to drink. Uncontrollable 2-year-olds are not my idea of fun. This week, I admit, was much better. I really enjoyed it. I'm sure our son, Liam, did too. But here is where I need some advice. Liam is an only child. His youngest cousins are in high school. We don't have other kids on our block. The reasons my husband and I signed him up for a class were two-fold. First, we want Liam to learn social skills like sharing and taking turns. Second, we want to help him get …
Moms Talk is a new Wednesday feature on Shorewood-il.Patch.com to reach out to moms and families. You are invited to participate by asking questions and making comments in the section below each story. This will be an ongoing dialogue for parents and grandparents just like you. Be sure to check back regularly to read how other Wise Council moms have responded to your ideas. This week's topic starts with a personal story about a really ugly car scene. My husband, toddler and I were driving back from a holiday visit in Kansas when our 14-month-old got sick. Ordinarily, he is a pretty easy going…

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