TV Dinners and Coloring Outside the Parenting Lines
As we stood at my kitchen counter, my friend said, “You ought to write about it. Makes you seem human, you know?” So, in the spirit of self-disclosure inspired by...
July 15, 2019
July 11, 2019How Do You Entertain a Toddler – Without Your Phone?
When you have a bored and fussy toddler and need to cook dinner, how do you entertain them?
July 8, 2019Turning the Summer Slide in to a Ladder Up
After our kids work hard all year in school they’re thrilled for summer vacation! I remember well how great those seemingly endless days felt – sleeping in, playing o...
July 5, 2019Natural or Logical Consequences? They Help a Child Learn
If you’ve been reading up on how to help your young child learn to behave, you might’ve heard the terms “natural” or “logical" consequences. In fact, we covered...
July 2, 201910 Ideas for Summertime Family Fun
When winter is feeling endless and it seems like the rain and snow will never stop most of us dream of summer days. Long, relaxed summer days seem like a charm!
June 27, 2019Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Pigeon Toes? Usually Nothing to Worry About!
Babies have to fold into a tight little ball as they develop in their mom’s womb, right? When they come out, and stretch and move those little arms and legs, we realize...