Giving Back To Ourselves
byI am often the only one still awake in the house. Most of the time, it’s not by choice. I’m usually awake because I…
Crunchy Parenting
Self-Sufficient Kids
byThe toddler has been saying, “mommy do it”, quite a lot lately. Everything from getting a toy for him from across the room to…
Teaching the Art of Greeting
byMy favorite teacher was the one I had for 9th grade English. It was her last year teaching before retiring, but she still had…
The Weird Mom
byI was the weird kid growing up. Like everyone else, I tried to fit in, but it was always so forced and strange. In…
Too Many Toys
byToys are like ants. A few appear here and there and before you know it, there’s are hoards of them everywhere. Toys trickle in…
A Greener Way To Go Back to School
byIt’s that time again! Already! The backpacks, pencils, markers, glue sticks, erasers, scissors, and crayons. Parents all over America are going out to buy…
To Praise Or Not To Praise?
byI had an interesting conversation with one of my art professors in college. We were discussing how to respond to a child’s artwork. He…
The Magic of Eating Together
byAround the time that Dominik started eating solid food, it was very important to me that we all ate dinner together, at the table….
Summer Activities For Kids Of All Ages
byFor many children, June marks the beginning of summer vacation. No school, no after school activities, and a whole lot of time for parents…
Making Snack Time Healthier
byLike every other small child, my son loves to snack. He gets hungry during the hours between breakfast, lunch, and dinner and probably eats…