No. You did not read this incorrectly. I do in fact email my toddler, as well as my preschooler, even though they are currently illiterate. Why you ask? Because I can, because WE can, because technology allows us too,...
Age 3 May Kill Me!
I write this because in speaking to mothers of 3 year old children – it seems we all think that our case is different – that somehow we are the only ones dealing with the tyranny...
Yup. 15 minutes. That's all I need. Well, actually I could use 15 hours, but I live with a 3 yr old and a 20 month old. Enough said. I have learned in the last months, as I have...
Yes, I've let my daughter leave the house in a Wonder Woman costume in the middle of May. We're currently tripping on the five foot long, flowing train from the Elsa gown given to my four-year-old for her birthday....
My son just had THE best birthday of his (young) life!
Cooper just turned six and is a non stop ball of energy and fun. The party planning began like it had for years before with an at home party...
After teaching my first daughter letter sounds and names the traditional way, I kinda felt like my mind was blown when I discovered the Montessori approach. I taught my first born letter sounds and names at the same time...
Try as I may, I cannot slow time down. In a few weeks I will become the proud mother of a kindergartner. My oldest son Cooper will be attending a full day of school for the first time. The beautiful thing is that he is...
I return home, after my Saturday morning hour of solo sweat, to my little sweet humans running laps around my ankles and my husband sipping his coffee on the couch.
Soon thereafter I hear, "mama, I wanna go to the market!"...
Post Weaning Depression
This is a much lesser known or talked about issue than post-partum depression.
In fact, the DSM-IV doesn't distinguish the two diagnoses, I suppose since it is for the most part the same physiology. Here's what happens: Post-partum,...
HELP!
I am writing this to solicit feedback from all of you because I have a problem – I hope you can help.
When I had my first I thought to myself that this parenting thing was easy after you semi-master...
Back away from the goldfish crackers mama...put them down slowly and no one gets hurt!!
There are better options...but what they heck are they? Check out some Toddler Tips for Clean Eating. We're not looking for perfection, but improvement. Plus,...
When my husband and I decided to have a second baby, one of the reasons we decided to do so was our desire for our son to have a sibling. We really felt like it would be beneficial and enjoyable for him to be...
Trivia :: Do you know why we celebrate the 4th of July?
This Independence Day, teach your children why we celebrate. It's our countries birthday! The exact date is:
July 4, 1776. On that day, our country's founders declared independence from Great...
It’s hard not to be transported back to your childhood when you think of chocolate pudding. Whether it was a dessert in your school lunch or a special treat from a grandparent, chances are it is associated with some...
In + Around Dayton
Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
