Dads who know the difference between authoritative parenting and simply being authoritarian enjoy a closer relationship with their children, even as these kids become adults, a 2011 study reveals. Authoritarian or authoritative? Unlike “authoritarian” parents who attempt to remain in firm control of their children’s lives, those considered “authoritative” set clear rules and instructions, but […]
My 7 year old daughter is showing signs of puberty?
My daughter is 7 and seems to be already showing signs of puberty. Her breasts have budded (they are very hard around the nipple area, is that normal?) her skin is beginning to break out and she is complaining of itchy bumpy underarms. Question: I thought I had until at least 9 or so before […]
Egyptian Sand Dough Bin
Last week, we were reading the story of Moses in The Jesus Storybook Bible, and Aurora thought it would be awfully fun to live in the desert. “It’s like a giant sand box, mom!” she exclaimed. When the Israelites crossed the red sea, she was sold, lake front property surrounded by a beach! Her idea […]
Child Led Science Experiments
I am in love with this cooler weather and constant rain, I love being cozy inside, wrapped in a thick sweater while the drops drip down. The kids on the other hand, not so much, they’re getting a little stir crazy, I don’t know what they’re going to do when winter really hits. So, in […]
Style: Daddy + Son
dressing nice. So why not dress your little dude just like dad? How cute would it be to see a little mini me walking next to dad. I know I will be very tempted to dress our son just like his dad. No matter what kind of duds dad is into, there should be a little […]
DIY Beeswax Modeling Clay
Lately I’ve been on a natural art supplies kick. It all started with finding those beautiful Stockmar crayons which led me to make my own scented beeswax crayons. Then, I saw that the same company also makes modeling clay too, so of course I had to try and make my own! This recipe is a […]
