Kids

Having a child can be an incredible experience, but it can also be a difficult one. No one ever seems to tell new parents everything they can expect to face, and that includes the difficulty many parents face attempting to helping their child fall asleep. Everyone knows that parents don’t get much sleep, but did… →

Ah, summertime! A time for relaxing, iced tea and BBQ’s. When I think of the word “summer,” my mind gravitates to warm breezes, beaches, and doing a whole lot of NOTHIN! That is, until I remember, “Oh, those three kids running around are mine, and they sort of need entertaining now that they’re off school.”… →

If you read the words “active toddler” and wondered if that applied to your little one, let me save you some time.  It doesn’t. However, if you read the term “active toddler,” snort-laughed, and thought something along the lines of “yeah, try toddlernado,” or “I hadn’t realized terrorizing the villagers was an activity” this post… →

Doing preschool activities with your child at home is like setting up an emotional (and academic) trust fund for your kids. You are building a “fund” of experiences that your child will be able to draw upon for the rest of their life. The best part is that you can create this trust fund of… →

“Mommy, can I help you?” My two year old asks me this question almost every day and while it’s sometimes tempting to say I’ll do it myself (because that would be quicker than having her help me), I know that letting her help me is teaching her some important skills and independence. I think most… →

There is something very special about the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. Not only do grandparents get to extend the love of their own children to their grandchildren, but they get to experience the joys of raising their children all over again – without the full-on responsibility of everyday care. Children benefit greatly from… →

We’ve all been there— the rainy day with cooped up kids. I’ve found that when the kids are driving you nuts the best thing to do is take some time to give to them my full attention, even if it’s just for a short amount of time. Here are some suggestions for brightening a rainy… →

One of the hardest times for me as a parent is when I have to think of indoor activities for my children to do. Now that it’s winter, I realize just how important outdoor exercise is to children. When they’re outside, kids can let loose, burn off steam, and get their blood flowing. But, when… →

My husband and I have always enjoyed travel. Nothing too extravagant, mostly weekend trips and getaways but its something we looked forward to doing with our children. When our son was about 2 years old we found out he had Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Its been quite an adjustment for our family over the last… →

Seeing your child hurting, unhappy, or scared is the worst feeling for a parent. You feel helpless and are willing to do nearly anything to take away their discomfort. Watching your child struggle with anxiety is no different. All children will experience anxiety to some degree during their life.