photo via ohdeedoh Now that we're all rested from vacation, we're ready to tackle some new routines around here. My 2 (almost 3) year old is starting to drop his nap on occasion and I have a feeling he could be getting rid of it all together in the near future.That's a problem because the kids' nap time is mama's work time! Thankfully, I recently read this wonderful post on audio books and quiet time. Then, on the very same day, ohdeedoh posted a top 10 list of audio books - I … [Read more...]
The Latest & Greatest Posts on Parenting
It's finally Friday! It's been a hectic week and I'm ready for the weekend. I was over at momtastic earlier this week posting on how to make a nature bowl with the kids and more family friendly finds from around the web. I've been reading A LOT of interesting parenting posts lately so I thought I'd share some of my favorites. In no particular order, here they are: The New York Times is talking about raising siblings to be friends. They mention the book … [Read more...]
Top 3 Resources for Getting Out and About with Young Kids
Very, very soon I'm going to find myself in the precarious position of being a mom to a 2 year old and a 1 year old. To be honest, I'd say we've actually been managing activities, nap times, and errands pretty well since S arrived into the world. For some reason, though, the thought of having two kiddos only a year apart kinda freaks me out! This is partly because it can be a challenge to find appropriate activities that are fun and engaging for both of my little ones. But believe … [Read more...]
Two Super Cool Ideas to Get Little Ones Reading
Due to Blogger being down, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to post today so I went the lazy route and planned on a 3-day weekend. Then, of course, Blogger came back to life and I'm feeling like I have to give you something for today. So how about a little reading-to-kids inspiration? First is this amazing closet turned reading nook I spied over at Ohdeedoh this week by Thrifty Decor Chick. Seriously - I'm about to build a closet somewhere in my house just so I can convert it to a … [Read more...]
Family Dinner Conversation Starters
I recently posted about some clever placemats that help get kids talking about their day. If you'd like to foster even more communication at the dinner table, be sure to check out these Family Dinner Questions over at HowDoesShe? They've compiled an impressive list of topics to cover while you're chowing down. Themes are varied and are sure to generate answers ranging from surprising and silly to sweet and insightful. … [Read more...]
Install an Indoor Swing, Instill Self-Confidence
photo via Real Simple The idea of hanging a rope ladder or swing from the ceiling might strike fear into the hearts of many parents, for the safety of both their little ones and their walls. Yet, experts at Stanford’s Shyness Clinic recommend doing just that. The Shy Child : Overcoming and Preventing Shyness from Infancy to Adulthood advocates indoor swinging, climbing, and other mildly risky activities to foster self-confidence in more naturally reserved kids. Click through … [Read more...]