One of the joys of parenthood is hearing the most unexpected thing come from your little darling’s mouth. While I have mentioned the negative side of this lovely trait, there are some adorable positive sides. Recently Sweetness has said a few good ones for the books. Half of it is what she says, while the […]
Parenting Tidbits
A long time ago in a house just over yonder, Jen had visions of no more diapers, at least on her little girl. With each bi-weekly Costco trip her eyes would pop at the cost of diapers and wipes as she stopped calculating the cost of diapers in lattes and started counting them in blu-ray […]
I may jest, poke fun and otherwise make light of the trials and tribulations of parenthood, but rest assured, I’m always trying to apply the principles I’ve learned in my positive parenting studies in hopes that at least a majority of the time there will be some level of success. This morning was one of […]
It’s been several weeks, months even, since Sweetness took a regular nap. So many mothers told me I could look forward to afternoon rest while my little bundle of joy took a nap every afternoon until just before she started kindergarten. Oh how I curse those people. My little precious princess turns 2 1/2 in […]
In an effort to share what I’m learning and help others understand more about compassionate and connection parenting, and positive discipline, I’m starting a new category titled Parenting Articles where I’ll write more serious and helpful articles filled with resources. Depending on time, I’m hoping I’ll be able to write them weekly, or at the […]
So sweetness has been getting out of hand in her demands to be In Control, with a capital I. C. At first little things like letting her choose which jacket she’d like to wear was enough to make her more than happy for hours. We thought we were really on to something with that. “Wow,” […]
It was subtle in its infant beginnings, but sibling rivalry has definitely entered our home. This last several weeks Mr. Man is beginning to really develop some personality. He’s showing preferences and has learned how to get our attention. This has not gone unnoticed by Her Highness. Mr. Man will make a noise and smile […]
