Category: Preschoolers
I love Halloween. The decorations, the costumes, the neighborhood-ness of tromping around and talking to people we usually mostly just wave at all leave me with a great warm feeling. Which is really a…
It’s OK to pee alone. When our children are small, but not so small they can be stuck in a crib for 2 minutes, they often want to follow us everywhere. Every. Where. When…
I’m having a tough time accepting my step daughter. My wife and I will be married for a year this October. The transition to teaching manners and respect has been slightly dismal. We want…
Toddlers can listen. The most frustrating part of parenting a little one is knowing that that child understands but isn’t doing what you ask. There is nothing that will take all the frustration out…
Kids love technology. That is not a bad thing! Our kids will need to be tech savvy their whole lives long. Learning about clicking and finding and searching and learning online is as important…
Grandchildren learn from grandparents. The relationships our kids have with our parents can make a huge impact on each person’s life. There are opportunities for learning family history building confidence showing respect developing resilience…
“Honey, how was your day?” Do you get frustrated by one word answers or a short recitation with no stories? No clues about how your child is doing? Years ago, my husband and I…
It’s back to school time! We focus this time of year on kids, what they are doing, how they are doing, what they need to be doing. But what about us parents? We also experience…
Socks are so frustrating! There are so many reasons I love sandals weather, but the biggest is the lack of socks. In the laundry, on the floor, on the couch, stuffed in shoes, on…