Tag: child development

The Baby Changes Everything

Yes, a baby changes everything. The baby of the babies definitely changes everything, especially parenting as I knew it. I am the oldest of three...

Parenting Toddlers Through the Discovery and Exploration Stage

As we head toward the downhill slope to 2 years old, the challenge between giving our son the freedom to develop his own personality...

No, He Isn’t Walking Yet: A Commentary on Milestones

As we sat in the doctor's office, the nurse peered over her laptop waiting on an answer... Is he walking yet? Whether it was truly there...
Why We Chose Peaceful Parenting

Why We Chose Peaceful Parenting

There are many factors that contribute to the way we choose to parent our children. We are often influenced by our own upbringing, as...
If You Can't Say Something Nice...

If You Can’t Say Something Nice…

Years ago, when my daughter was an infant, someone gave her a onesie that read, "Spoiled Rotten." Now, the truth is that she did...

The Children Are Our Future

The other day I was able to pick my son up early from daycare, after getting him strapped in I jumped in the car...

Creating Lifelong Learners in Every Day Situations

Today's math lesson is brought to you by the following conversation with my four year old. J: "Mommy needs to get more babies because soon...