It is a common assumption that all video games are bad, or violent and that the number of hours that children play games should be reduced. Image credit However, playing video games is not all bad and they have become a normal part of a children’s life. There are many benefits to children regularly playing video games that are neglected, whether they play on gaming laptops, a Nintendo, or PlayStation, including building key skills and … [Read more...]
Emma Lost Her First Tooth | Two Rows of Teeth?
Emma Lost Her First Tooth | Two Rows of Teeth? Emma will be 7 in November and she just lost her first tooth. F I N A L L Y!!! She was so sad throughout kindergarten that she was one of the few that still hadn’t lost a tooth. She would have us check her teeth for wiggles so often I lost count. She finally found a wiggler and went to work. We soon realized that her grown up tooth was coming in behind her front row... almost like a second row … [Read more...]
What Happened to Super Mom?
What Happened to Super Mom? I had my oldest when I was 21. I was young, energetic and had the patience of a saint. My friends and family would refer to me as “Susie Homemaker”. I loved rolling around the floor playing with my daughter, I kept an immaculate house and love to cook and bake... a lot. Seriously, my husband’s co-workers would call our house to place an order for a particular cookie because I sent them to work with him so often. I … [Read more...]
Solving Parenting Challenges: Age-by-age tips for Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums
Solving Parenting Challenges: Age-by-age tips for Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums I received this article in my inbox this morning and it struck a cord with me. I have been dealing with a few meltdown/tantrum issues with Ethan and I thought her ideas were spot on... so I wanted to share. I hope this helps someone else! ****** No parent wants to face down a child's tantrum, particularly in public. However, it's one of the challenges we all … [Read more...]
Are You Raising An Adventurous Kid? | 5 Ways to Get Your Kids Outside
Are You Raising An Adventurous Kid? When I was little, I remember begging to go outside to play with the neighborhood children the minute I was done with breakfast and wasn’t ready to settle down inside until the sun set after dinner. I would be exhausted, smelly, dirty and very happy. I had the opportunity to write a guest post on this topic that includes 5 ways to get your kids outside over at Jen and Barb, Mom Life ... a site … [Read more...]
Project 366 | Day 9 | Two Kids and a Box
Project 366 Day 9 Two Kids and a Box My kids oftentimes enjoy the boxes most goodies come in more than the goodies. Today was no exception. They spent hours playing with this box! … [Read more...]