I have 3 children, and my oldest is 5. He's my only boy, and I lovingly refer to him as our "experimental child" because every stage he goes through is new for all of us. Every technique, "hack", or trick that we try with him is done with a, "Will it work? Let's see what happens!" kind of mentality. Frustratingly, he is not your average textbook child. He is both extremely intelligent and … [Read more...]
Blog-Tober!
I recently saw another blogger post about Blog-tober. The idea of blogging something EVERY DAY for the month of October immediately appealed to and intimidated me. I haven't blogged in over a year (thanks in large part to an absolutely adorable (and unexpected) little munchkin who is currently napping!) but the itch to try again has set in. I figured, why NOT? I have absolutely nothing to lose by … [Read more...]
For Kids (and adults!) Who Feel Grouchy
Every so often (emphasis on often) my son wakes up on the wrong side of life. It doesn't matter how much sleep he's gotten or how cheerfully I greet him with offers of food. He will grump and groan and be generally unpleasant for a good hour until his belly is full and he's realized the day holds good things in store. Dealing with this in a 4-year-old is tough, because I can't begrudge him feeling … [Read more...]
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Part II of our Tales series is the beloved Goldilocks and the Three Bears. There are SO MANY different versions of this story, all with something to love. Because there are too many to choose from, I decided to introduce you to a couple of different ones. This first one is a delightful retelling, with illustrations by Ellie Jenkins. Her style is almost cartoony and certainly fun. What's more, this … [Read more...]
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