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...]
Top 10 Rules of Etiquette for the Playground
I recently took my son to a playground near our home. While there, we met a mom and two kids who inspired this post. They were very nice, very friendly, but very lacking in playground etiquette. It occured to me that what seem to me to be common-sense rules may not be so common afterall. So, without further ado, here are my Top 10 Rules of Etiquette for the Playground. Do not drink from … [Read more...]
I Almost Wished My Son Away
A few weeks ago, I took my son to the playground. He is 2 years old and quite independent and rowdy when he's comfortable in his surroundings. We've been to this playground a few times, so I figured I'd have time to chill on the bench while he played. When we arrived, a dad was there with his two kids. I sent Caleb off to play, sat on the bench, and even pulled out my book. I glanced up … [Read more...]