I know the best way to reward kids is to praise them immediately following the good behavior. This recognition is a given at our house. However, sometimes I…
Back when our little one was a toddler, I read Love and Logic for Early Childhood, and it was really helpful for training our little one in terms of behavior…
As exhausted parents, we can’t wait for our kids’ bedtimes to arrive any faster. We look forward to it like some trophy at the end of a day…
I always wanted a baby girl. Besides the obvious self-interest in trying to create my clone 😉 , the fact that girl things (dresses, shoes, toys, accessories)…
Originally posted at: www.justplayinghouse.com When my first son was born, we spent so much 1-on-1 time with him (obviously). We knew his likes and dislikes. As our family grew…
Recently in writing about what worried me the most in relation to motherhood, these were the words I wrote: “I don’t worry about my children being poor, I worry about…
The importance of being a “reader” cannot be emphasized enough. Individuals who read regularly are often at the top of their class, and income level. They generally are…
When I first got pregnant with Chloe people asked me if I was going to make my own baby food for her. I never really thought about it.…
“I would be terrified to take my baby to a Chiropractor!” “WHAT?!? You are taking your baby to a Chiropractor?” “Well I guess that MIGHT not hurt her…”…
Planning parties is one of my absolute favourite things to do. Some people say I go way overboard; some people can’t believe how far in advance I prepare…