Parenting
How Much TV For Toddlers
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008I’ve been very lucky to have my husband home for a few weeks during Christmas. It’s been great. This morning he made breakfast for the kids, french toast. But while I was happy to have him make breakfast for the kids, he had the TV on for them during breakfast. I’m a strong opponent to that, as it just slows the entire process down, not only that but it breaks my morning routine that I have set with the kids. So as I sat and watched my 7 year old and my 20 month old stare open mouthed at the stupid TV during breakfast, I wondered how much they should really watch it.
Dolls I Can Actually Like
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008Anyone who knows me personally knows that I’m not a huge girly girl. My daughter has definitely been into it but I’ve had to make efforts to aide her in the girly stuff. I’m much more at home playing with cars and dinosaurs! That being said, I’ve always had issues with getting [...]
How Busy Is Too Busy
Friday, November 14th, 2008Extracurricular activities are shown to benefit your child in numerous different ways. They can increase confidence, actually improve academic performance, improve their social relationships, teach them the value of teamwork and achievement, and the list can go on and on. But when is it to much? When are the effects of over-scheduling [...]
Tough Love or Just Mean?
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
So on the news this morning they talked about this kid in Florida who had to hold up a sign that said “I was rude to my teacher. I can’t come to school. I am sorry!!” So is this tough love or just plain mean?