In February it snowed six inches and I stood at the window, surveying the drifts while my kids ran circles around me. I’d already been stuck in the house with work projects all week and I was dying to get out. And it wasn’t just me: even the kids had cabin fever. They screeched at […]
Why Do Children Bite?
For infants and early toddlers, biting is almost impulsive. At a very young age, babies will look to biting as a means of exploring the world around them. Parents must practice close supervision of what and when their child is biting in order to prevent a habit from forming. If a toddler becomes severely frustrated […]
Farm Sensory Bin
I don’t see the appeal, but for some reason, whenever I ask Aurora what her favorite animal is she tells me it’s a pig. I remember when we visited Nebraska a few years ago and went to the county fair, we toured the livestock barns and when we got to the pigs she burst in […]
A Valentine’s Day Family Dinner: Lasagna Roll-Ups
Valentine’s Day, a day meant for love. There are all these romantic notions associated with February 14, but as parents, we know not to get our hopes up. You won’t find me in a red dress with heels on. Instead, I will be celebrating this day of love as an entire family. I will be […]
The Self-Esteem Shield
Parents are powerful influences in helping their children develop self-esteem as they grow. Research shows that adolescents who grow up with high self-esteem are less likely to abuse drugs or drink compared to kids who grow up without a sense of self-worth. Here are 6 ways to nurture your child’s self-esteem as they grow: 1. […]
Four Gifts | Keeping Christmas Simple
“Something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read.” That’s it. That’s all we give our children. Four things and a whole lot of contentment. We started this tradition when our now 5 year old Alice was born. I knew beloved grandparents and doting relatives would bring gifts by the sleigh, and […]
