May 2012 The arrival of a new baby and becoming a big sister or brother can be an exciting and traumatic time for a toddler, …
2015
Chicken Yellow Curry
This winter my kids have been sick a lot. One thing they actually eat when they have a cold or the flu is Sri-Lankan style chicken yellow curry. To …
Hot Dogs, Burgers, & The Life Choices Brand
My daughter recently asked me why we don’t eat hamburgers and hot dogs. Before she started school, my daughter had no idea what they were. …
Building Pre-Math Concepts in Preschoolers (ages 3+)
Today my daughter is celebrating 100th Day at school. To celebrate this special milestone in a kindergartener’s life, each student was asked to complete a …
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Birthday Party
Last May my son turned two, and when I had asked him what kind of birthday cake he wanted, he said “hungry caterpillar.” One of …
The Terrible Twos
This is what I’m going through right now, except I would call it the Terrible 1, 2, & 3s. The terrible twos usually start around …
10 Tips: How to Raise a Reader
Two nights ago my daughter read a sentence all by herself for the first time, and left me at a loss for words. I was amazed …
35 Things I’ve Learned From Having Kids
Being a mother is challenging and exhausting but also rewarding and wonderful, all at the same time. The following is a list of some …
Teaching Your Child to Write
When my daughter was three and a half years old, I attempted to teach her to write her name in preparation for kindergarten, and failed. …
6 Healthy Breakfast Options for Kids & Moms
Every mom knows the importance of breakfast and the role it plays in helping their children grow and succeed in school but most mom’s, including myself, …