What's your parenting style when it comes to kids and TV ? It's so much more simple when your kids are really young isn't it? When you can turn on Sesame Street every once in a while and they're happy? Can't we just stay in this place forever? According to our parenting contributor, Jessica, no- no we cannot. But that doesn't mean we're without power. Here she is with her take on the dreaded "Tween TV". She's got some pretty strong feelings on the subject. I'm curious, what's your take? Is … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: Navigating The Eye Roll, Seven Years Early
With all the different parenting styles, it can be no joke figuring out how to discipline a toddler. Jessica is here today with our parenting section, newly re-named Parenting Styles, with some great insight on what to do when your toddler starts acting like a teenager. I read this great article the other day that was wildly reassuring to my future self, the one who's a mom of a teenage girl. It covered the many purposes that the ol’ eye roll serves in the life of an adolescent. And they … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know to Pick the Right Preschool
I recently realized it's that time of year again... preschool picking season! I can't believe it's already been thirteen months since we went through the frustrating/exciting/overwhelming process that is enrolling your child for their first school experience. Just in case you're in that boat this year, I wanted to re-post all the good info. I gathered up back then and also to remind you that I've written about our experiences with an all outdoor preschool. Hope it … [Read more...]