Happy independence Day everyone. In honor of our country’s birthday I’ve put together a few fireworks safety tips for kids to help our little ones enjoy a happy and safe 4th. The Fourth of July and fireworks go hand in hand. As all the loud noises, bright lights and other surprises can be overwhelming, be […]
2011
The other day I noticed a small mole on my right arm was misshaped, painful and had bled a bit – clear skin cancer symptoms. I. Freaked. Out. My life flashed before my eyes. I imagined my children talking to each other over old photographs trying to remember what I was like and hoping to […]
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like blogging is a popularity contest and we’re standing in the rain at the smoke hole after the cool girls locked the door? Maybe it’s just me. Today is one of those days, in case you’re wondering. You see, I’ve been blogging publicly for more than […]
How do you judge kindergarten readiness? Judging kindergarten readiness is an important parenting issue that is more complex than chronological age or simply being able to recite letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Kindergarten readiness is a combination of a number of factors. Rarely will a child be completely ready or unready by the time they’re […]
I’m a list person. I like to feel a sense of accomplishment, organization and success in my mad time-saving skills at the end of the day. Since becoming a mom, then a stay-at-home-mom who is trying to start a business, it’s become even more vital to save time. What’s more, I’m not one of those […]
Ok, so I’m sitting there on the porch playing with my new iPhone when my daughter announces the car is broken and needs to be fixed. I look up suddenly with memories of car repair bills when I see she’s actually talking about her Tiny Tikes car. I’m concerned for a moment while she runs […]
I recently came across a great quick tips resource for positive parenting from a very unlikely resource, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It breaks out child development stages and positive discipline techniques for all ages from birth to 17, and I found a good portion of it to be very relevant as […]
I’m dealing with some pretty picky eaters these days. Nothing new if you’re a parent used to trying to get your kids to eat healthy meals. Recently I was offered the opportunity to try something new from Cache Valley, their new Creamy Greek Yogurt Dips, and I thought they might be on to something. The […]
