When I was pregnant with my first child, I was on a “I will be the perfect mom!” kick. (Read how that turned out.) Everyone else had tried this thing, but I was gonna do it right. I was going to do everything right. I thought one of those “right” parenting choices was to use […]
Obstacle Courses for Sensory Input (From Objects You have at Home!)
My son is a typical little boy. He loves to jump, climb and crash his way through the day. For him, it’s more than fun, it’s a need. He uses this rough and tumble sensory input to help him feel secure in his little world. He’s been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. One way I […]
Sink or Float: Our Very First Science Experiment for Preschoolers
I’ve been doing some serious slacking in the science department of our preschool journey. I’m not sure why I put it off for so long. Most kids can’t get enough of the hands on learning and my son was no different. Our first science experiment was the classic sink or float test. Gather up […]
Just Go to Bed! Deciphering Legitimate Needs from Stall Tactics
Let’s face it. Kids are ridiculously creative. I have found that their ingenuity tends to shine brightest at bedtime. The requests just. keep. coming. But how are we as parents supposed to know when our children have a genuine need and when they’re just desperately trying to delay the inevitable? When and where should we […]
Three Ways to Relieve Bug Bites Naturally
Despite our best efforts as parents, it’s inevitable that our children will be recipients of the dreaded bug bite. Not that we adults are immune! But my youngest son in particular tends to be the mosquitoes’ favorite snack. Since he’s only a year and a half old, he itches those things till they bleed. I’ve been desperate to […]
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