Toilet training is a major milestone for your toddler – and for you! It is no wonder there are so many questions and concerns that arise on this topic. Some basics to consider There is no right age. Some children are ready as early as 18 months or two years, while others are not ready […]
Category: Preschool
Just when you’ve got the sleep routines and potty training down, a whole new set of challenges (and delights!) emerge during the preschool years. You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events from finding the right preschool for your family, to effective ways to deal with different temperaments, preparing for a new sibling, developmental milestones, dealing with picky eaters, and more!
Asking Important Safety Questions
A few years ago, I had an interesting (but excellent) question asked to me by a mom. I was organizing a play date with my son (then six) with a new friend, and I had not yet met the mother. As we were on the phone planning the play date, she asked me if I […]
Banana Jam
Do you love bananas? Do you want to make a nice gift for your child’s teacher for the end of the year? Make banana jam! It is super easy to make and you need no equipment to make it (besides a saucepan). Bananas are healthy, easy to find and not expensive, which makes them an […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Ivy Kids Learning Kits
*This is sponsored product review Review by Anna Pryor If you’re looking for something educational and creative to do with your little one this summer, you may want to check out Ivy Kids Learning Kits. This is perfect for any child that will be starting PreK-3, PreK-4, or even Kindergarten in the Fall. Ivy Kids […]
Being Stuck: Your New Favorite Discipline Technique
Do you find yourself yelling at your kids, your blood pressure rising while truly considering putting them in a rocket and sending them to the moon? They love space, so it’s not all bad. You just want them to clean up their toys, go potty, put dishes in the sink, get dressed… Really, just put […]
Parenting the Third Child
For some reason, I find myself reflecting on how I parent my third child differently than how I parented my first. Not “different” as in a better or worse kind of way – just different based on the circumstance of having multiple children instead of just one. I often wish that I could’ve parented my […]
Keep ’em Talking Over the Summer
Q: I love that during the school year I can spark conversation by asking my child what she did during the school day. If she doesn’t disclose much, the monthly newsletter and glimpses into her homework folder would give us something educational to discuss. School is almost out, how can I keep the conversations going? […]
How To Make Parenting Less Expensive
Having a baby is one of life’s most beautiful moments. And while it takes a village – parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, etc. – to raise a child, it also takes some very deep pockets. Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture found that the costs to middle-income (defined as $60,640 to $105,000 per year) parents […]