Riddle me this: What can sometimes feel longer than my son’s end-to-end connected Hot Wheels tracks spread across the house? It may also start to blend together like my daughter's washable paints.
Answer: Days spent entirely at home with toddlers.
Solution:...
After reading The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies, I was inspired to make several changes in our home. One of the many topics discussed in this book is how to set up Montessori-style spaces. I loved how thoughtfully and...
I thought I would be able to handle the terrible twos easily. I thought both of my twins would handle the them the same way and would even learn from each other. How wrong I was! I often find...
Cooking for and feeding a toddler can be one of THE most frustrating, stressful things for us moms. It's so hard to consistently feed them healthy, wholesome meals and snacks, and their bi-polar appetites don't help the situation! Plus,...
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Weekday early evening/late afternoon, also known as the witching hour: A mother, her 3 year old son, and her 17 month old daughter are in the kitchen. Butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, chocolate...
Have you seen a child beg for a bright flashing toy, only to play with it momentarily before tossing it aside? This is frustrating for parents who feel their home is covered in toys that get thrown around more...
With a new school year approaching, we wanted to share a relatively new, early learning resource geared towards promoting school readiness for young children. The best part? This resource is absolutely free and available at several local libraries across...
It is never easy to lose a loved one, no matter how old you are. But for a child, it can be especially difficult to understand.
A little while ago, our precious fur-baby, Leo, passed away. He was a 14-year-old...
As a parent navigating the delicate and variable world of the autism spectrum, I am learning as I go along. I want to briefly define Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and how it is working for us. Please understand that...
It can be challenging to find engaging and stimulating ways to fill the hours of our days with our tiny humans (especially now, during this time of social distancing.) You can only play with the same stacking toy or...
In + Around Birmingham
The Ultimate Lake Martin Getaway
Something for everyone
If you are looking for a family getaway that includes great views, water, hiking, and fun activities for everyone, look no further...
