To say I am upset with “the system” would be a giant understatement. I am just completely and totally disgusted… Read more With nothing but a deck of cards, you can make a difference in a child’s life
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“Are we there yet?”
When a child is an infant, long car trips aren’t a big deal. You might put them in their car… Read more “Are we there yet?”
Light-Hearted April Fool’s Day Jokes to do to (or with) your Kids
I am a sucker for a good prank. I think children crave a bit of mischievousness. When supervised by adults,… Read more Light-Hearted April Fool’s Day Jokes to do to (or with) your Kids
Stop Using Behavioral Charts on Children
It seems almost shocking to me to find out, but yes: behavioral charts are still used on children, as young… Read more Stop Using Behavioral Charts on Children
“Healthy Feasts” Can Encourage Adventurous Eating and Happy Tummies
When my kids were little, we did all sorts of sensory bins. We had one with a Halloween theme and… Read more “Healthy Feasts” Can Encourage Adventurous Eating and Happy Tummies
A Culture of Potty Reminders
So, YET AGAIN, I find myself dealing with my children’s potty issues. Western living is not kind to children’s digestive… Read more A Culture of Potty Reminders
Tell Them YOUR Story
I am a homeschool mom to three children. I also do child development work. If there is one form of… Read more Tell Them YOUR Story
Relieving the Mental Load: It’s a Power Structure Change
It’s undeniable that modern society doesn’t understand how difficult it is to be a mother. We give lip service to… Read more Relieving the Mental Load: It’s a Power Structure Change
A Case for Delaying Potty Training Until Age Three, if not Four
I get it. You’re under pressure to potty train your child. Maybe relatives are breathing down your neck. Maybe your… Read more A Case for Delaying Potty Training Until Age Three, if not Four
Your Feelings Are Not Valid and Definitely Not Feedback [/sarcasm]
Your feelings are not valid and definitely not feedback. We don’t do things willy nilly around here. We have well-thought… Read more Your Feelings Are Not Valid and Definitely Not Feedback [/sarcasm]