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    Can Elmo Help?

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Trying to get the toddler to use the potty now is frustrating. But experts say if you get them to identify with the whole potty experience, it could make it easier. So here’s one of those ways to help them identify.
    (I didn’t know Elmo had a dad…)

    Ah Men…

    Friday, February 6th, 2009

    I awoke this morning at 3am, just another early wake up. Then I realized that I was having some decent contractions. I laid there for a while and then decided to time them, they were 7-8 minutes apart. I timed for about 2 hours and they stayed the same length apart, lasting [...]

    How Much TV For Toddlers

    Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

    I’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, 2008

    Anyone 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, 2008

    Extracurricular 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?