“Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.” – Victor Hugo My college roommate and I lovingly coined them: Joanisms. Joanisms This…
THE GIFT OF GIVING Meredith Oppenheim Reallyreadytoread.com This time of year we all feel a deep sense of gratitude yet there is still so much we need to…
A backpack might not seem like one of a toddler’s most obvious needs, but it IS a life changer. To my surprise, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter got really excited about…
There will be no next time. That’s what I tell my girls when they flub up. Busted. You really messed up and now you’re outta luck. There will…
There are many challenges associated with ADHD, and often parents and children alike become frustrated and overwhelmed by addressing those challenges. Children with ADHD impact their siblings and…
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…
The parenting gig does not come with an instruction manual (Even if it did, who in their right minds will ever read an instruction manual anyway?). Raising a…
Here’s this month’s installment of wise quips from sonny dearest for you to enjoy. This month mostly revolved around his beloved planets and dogs and crazy names. Read on to know more of what…
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…
At the ripe old age of 28 I have realized that since becoming a mother I have been slowly trading myself in. Some of the trade in’s I’ve…