Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. Growing up, our house was always filled with family and friends. Actually, it was more like a small herd, but nonetheless it was a place of warmth, food, and laughter. I remember waking up each Thanksgiving morning with the fabulous aroma of the big bird in the…
Neither my husband nor I grew up in the state we now call home. That means we have no local family; the closest family we have is a solid three hours away, and the farthest is far across the ocean (my family comes from military stock; we like to spread our awesomeness across continents). Because…
Picky eaters and preschoolers are basically the same thing in my book. And unless you’re one of those lucky parents who’ve managed to raise a magical being with an adventurous palate, you’ll feel my pain when it comes to figuring out how to feed said cracker-muncher and green-bean-refuser. Throw a big family meal like Thanksgiving…
If the thought of breaking out the handprint turkey placemats again this year makes you cringe, it might be time to shake things up for Thanksgiving. You’ve heard of Destination Weddings, but what about Destination Thanksgiving? Here are some of the best places in the country to celebrate Thanksgiving – no cooking required! Historic Thanksgiving…
The very idea of preparing for a huge meal like Thanksgiving can be daunting. All those dishes to stir and simmer, the house to clean and decorate, and normal family duties to juggle alongside extended family and their unique personalities means that even the most peaceful house can instantly be thrown into chaos. Take help…
Science has shown us that paying attention to what we’re grateful for can actually lead to living happier lives. And in this season of thankfulness, there’s no better time to include our children in this mindfulness practice. Learning the concept of being grateful is not always an easy one − life often deals us lemons…
Hoo, boy, I don’t think I’ve made it any secret how much I love Thanksgiving. For a long time I was actually afraid to admit I liked it more than Christmas (Gasp! Shock! What? No!). But it’s time I was honest with myself. I love Thanksgiving the most, and I am not ashamed! To everything…
The way I see it, fall just gets progressively better and better. What’s more fun than Halloween and buckets of free candy? Why, an entire day devoted to gratitude and gluttony and football, of course! As much as I love holidays that force my extended family to hang out together (Zero sarcasm, you guys. I love…
Once the calendar turns to November, suddenly IT’S HERE! The season of family and stress and joy and food and presents and presence is upon us. With all the social duties the holiday season brings, it can be easy to forget the reasons we created these traditions in the first place–to gather with family and…
