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Do You Want to Learn a New Language?

Communication is typically thought to encompass verbal language and listening skills.  We often forget about body language, and yet invariably, we rely on it.  Did he nod his head for emphasis when he was presenting his argument?  Did she look sideways out of her eyes when she was trying to convince you that she was [...]

Let’s Talk Potty Training

Oh to be the mom of toddlers and preschoolers who are potty training!  It’s not a new problem – it’s been a parent’s challenge for centuries.  Whether you use the bribery method, or one of the assorted varieties of methods shared by family, friends, and even strangers – POTTY TRAINING is just a big challenge! [...]

Green Eggs & Ham

St. Patricks’ Day always makes me think of Dr. Seuss.  Green Eggs & Ham was my favorite book when I was little, and I think it was the first one I ever memorized.  I begged my parents to make green eggs – and my dad did!  It was SO cool! Since then I’ve celebrated St. [...]

Get Started Organizing

by @ Tuesday, January 12th, 2010. Filed under Family & Kids, Life with Toddlers, Parenting, Stewardship

After tackling my desk yesterday in honor of National Clean Your Desk day, I discovered something!  I’ve always known I am easily overwhelmed by a lot of little tasks.  I see the big picture before me and everything begins to blur into one big glob and I’m easily lost in the ginormous proportions of the [...]

Need Preschool Snack Ideas?

Sometimes it’s hard to find a snack that your preschooler will eat that is both healthy and satisfying.  Preschoolers can be picky, so it’s easy to settle for something that may not be good for them, and when you’re tired or in a rush – great ideas aren’t always at hand! Quick Suggestions Apples & [...]

Mom Resources: Great Kid Printables

It is so great to find free resources online.  It’s not easy to take 2 active little girls shopping (and I honestly don’t know how moms with 4 or more manage it) – so finding freebies online that I can print during naptime is a real treat! Here are some GREAT sites for FREE kid [...]

5 Tips to Get Your Toddler to Eat More Vegetables

Try these five tips on how to improve your child’s opinion of vegetables. Let them see you eating whatever it is you want them to eat. It doesn’t matter if the particular vegetable you’re trying to get them to eat isn’t one of your own favorites, take a big bite, chew it up, swallow it, [...]

Picky Eaters – One the Go Eating

My little ones graze. I mean they do not sit for a normal meal. They prefer to eat a little here and a little there. They are “On the Go Eaters.” Toddlers are growing in so many ways; however, their little tummies can’t contain much at a time. This is why they tend to eat [...]

Fingerprint Flower Vase

If you know children, you know most love to get their hands messy. They also love to pick wild flowers and weeds to share with those they love. Why not let them to be crafty for Mother’s Day by allowing them to create a fingerprint flower vase to give to Mom or Grandma this year? [...]

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