Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
Manners are essential in my book. When you teach table manners to your child they will be accepted and praised everywhere they go. Helping kids learn to stay seated and refrain from throwing cut-up grapes all over the table is an skill that is looked for in preschool classrooms. With practice your kids will learn to wait their turn, to have…
Young children can be especially challenging when taking the family portrait. Snapping that perfect photo is not the easiest thing in the world to accomplish. Believe me, I can truly relate, because my kid was that one kid who absolutely refused to have his picture taken. There were times we almost came to blows. Learn…
The fall/winter holiday season is the craziest time of year. And the chaos is magnified in families of divorce. With all the factors of schedules, preferences and work between two families, deciding who gets the kids for the holidays can be difficult. Kids can’t be split in half, so follow some simple rules to keep everyone happy…
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…
You know what is so, so great? When you’re trying desperately to clean your house and get the food ready for Thanksgiving and your kids are out of school and trying desperately to destroy your house and eat all the food. Yeah – you might want to fire up the Netflix. Here are some Thanksgiving-related…
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…
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…
