I’ve written before about how much I enjoy baking with my kids. It’s such a great activity for us to do together – perfect for days when we can’t get outdoors for one reason or another. Yesterday was one of those days. I’ve had a nasty cold since Saturday and it seems quite content to… Read More Baking with Kiddos
I love the idea of a play-room. Some spot in the house where all of the toys can remain and the kiddos can go off and play, leaving the rest of the house looking clean, picked-up, and not like a wild bunch of hooligans live there. In fact, having a play room was a big… Read More Kids in the Kitchen
Our latest parenting conundrum has been how to help Joseph give up his pacifier. This is no small feat. Joe will turn 3 next month. He has a pacifier at his nap and overnight. He’s very attached to it. We tried giving it up cold-turkey when he turned 2 – misery! After 5 nights of… Read More Bye Bye, Pacifier
As Joe has grown, I’ve come to notice and realize something: he really, really loves to help. In fact, he gets so much enjoyment from helping me and being useful that if I don’t let him work alongside me, it hurts his feelings. It’s made me think about the importance of work in our lives. … Read More The Importance of Work in a Child’s Life: 10 Tasks for 2 Year Olds
