Sometimes it’s hard to get on the same parenting page. We all have different triggers, backgrounds and were raised by totally different parents. Because we come in with our own views of behavior and how we will discipline our kids… and because have our own temperaments in the mix… we aren’t always on the same page with positive parenting.
This is why I LOVE when couples come to my workshops or take my classes together.
Read MoreBabies and toddlers throwing food off their high chair. I get this question a lot. What do I do?? First, THIS IS TOTALLY NORMAL. Second, yes it might be a game for your reaction, yes it might be because their done… it also could just be them being really up high and seeing what happens when their food hits the ground, wall or dogs.
Read MoreI had a small budget to work with and couldn’t hire any subs. Mostly cuz I wanted it to be my project, but also because of the time, money and inconvenience. SO I DID IT.
It started with taking down the light and tearing off the mirror. The mirror went on with A LOT of glue, and I didn’t have a pry bar. I used a butter knife and some plastic ikea spoons. The first break smacked my in the forehead and cut the skin. After that I watched youtube videos and taped up the mirror to keep it in tact.
Read MoreBeing different isn't always a bad thing. In fact in this ever-changing evil world... we NEED strong-willed children that will stand up for their values.
Yet when they're the kid running up on the stand at church... or wearing PJ's to school because they refuse every other outfit... this strong-willed characteristic is frustrating.
We can offer independence, responsibilities, choices within the boundaries to foster this autonomy without losing all authority.
Read More"Mom, I go help dad. Got mine tools"
Every two-ish weeks we rotate toys. #xoplaytime
This means that I switch out baskets of a few doctors supplies -- to baskets of a few tools. I always have some sort of block. And the art center is always there. But, it doesn't take much to change the entire tone of the playroom. All of a sudden he's going from wrapping his babies in leftover gauze, to going out to the shop and hammering stuff with dad. You don't even really need to invest in tools just start saving the hex screws and wrenches from the ikea/amazon furniture.
Having different materials invites Charlie to change the focus of his play and explore pretending in a new way. Gosh, play is fun and I love being his mom.
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