When my oldest child was born, he was breastfed exclusively. Six months later, he was dining on carefully crafted homemade baby food. None of that mattered as he became a typical picky toddler asking for pizza, pop-tarts, and macaroni...
To combat those fears and jitters our little ones (and their mamas) may experience when attending preschool for the first time, I wanted to share some of the things he and I have discussed.
This past year, even grandma got involved! My retired mother has extra time on her hands and ended up in my daughter’s class on a weekly basis. Having this extension of our family in the school and participating only strengthened our tie to the school. Now, grandma and grandpa have a better idea of what my kids are learning. This translates into more engaging conversation between them and a stronger bond.
The new school year is upon us and we want to help make the transition as simple as possible for you. Our Back to School Guide is filled with resources and tips to help your family start the school...
As the pressures of present day living fade away for a short while, she stops thinking about what everyone thinks of her. She can simply be herself.
I'm a "Summer Mom" through and through. I absolutely love late nights, sleeping in, going on adventures, and playing with my kids. I start my summer countdown when we get back from Christmas break! The picture above shows how...
I admire those parents who craft each piece of food into a cute animal. But I will never be that parent. I buy things he likes (or things I think he might like) and put one small serving in each compartment. Sometimes, I cut them into bite sized pieces to add more speed to the lunchtime equation. The bento box allows him beloved social time with his friends AND plenty of time to eat his entire lunch.
What is your opinion on taking kids out of school for a vacation?
As a travel agent, this is a question I hear from my clients a lot. I wish there was a clear-cut answer I could give them, but...
My first month of homeschooling has been a whirlwind of learning and growth. As a newbie in this homeschooling journey, I dove into books and blogs, gathered curriculums, and printed worksheets, eager to provide the best education for my...
If you think road rage is bad on I-25 during rush hour, you have not experienced the frustrations and barely restrained hostilities happening every day in school parking lots. Different schools, different cities, different states. It's all the same. And much of it boils down to some basic personality differences.
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The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
