"Uggggh, this is ridigulus!" Picture a two-almost-three-year-old saying this with a tone of complete annoyance and frustration, with his head tilted backwards and his hands in the air. Oops. He may have seen mommy do that a time or two. I may also be the source of … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Raise Lifelong Readers
Encouraging a love for reading is one of the best ways to set your kids up for success. Here are 7 ways to raise lifelong readers! Did you know that, statistically speaking, kids who regularly read for pleasure typically perform better in all school subjects, have higher … [Read more...]
The Best Toys For Your Child’s Brain Development
In our technology-driven world, it's often assumed that high-tech toys are the best toys for brain development. But they're not! Here's why, and a few real winners. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the … [Read more...]
How to Transform Routine Chores Into Rich Bonding Opportunities
I love spending quality time with my son, and the main reason I work part-time is so that I can spend that time with him. But there’s also the reality of my other duties: housework, errands, cooking, etc. I would love to be able to just play or read to him all day, but there are … [Read more...]
What I Love About Motherhood – A Monthly Series
"What I Love About Motherhood" is an on-going series I plan to do in which each month I will write about something I'm loving about motherhood. This will be as much for me as for anyone reading this blog. Taking the time to reflect in this way will help me focus on the positive … [Read more...]