Month: February 2011
The Manners Police is in town … And I’m the sheriff
Are kids lazy or ignorant? And by the way, neither is acceptable to this Girlfriend Mom. Elbows on the dinner table, watching TV while eating, not clearing dishes, slouching over their food… not okay. And as a Pilates instructor, slouching is like giving me the finger.
Brain Food for Toddlers
While the food you feed you toddler is primarily intended to give him the get-up-and-go he requires to carry out his daily activities, the meals you select may also play a large part in his development. During this stage of growth, your child’s brain is maturing at a rapid rate. Because so much brain construction is underway, it is vital that you feed him a diet conducive to brain development. When picking his meals, consider the components required for proper brain development.
Coloring (and Living) Outside the Lines
My sister, Jessica, sent my daughter Ava a set of paints for her 5th Birthday. She called to make sure the gift arrived. Did Ava paint me a picture yet? she asked. Yeah, but it wasnt that great, I explained. Ill wait until she does a good one. Silence.
Destination Journaling: A Gift to Yourself
Today I am pleased to share with you a guest post by the lovely and talented Maria Rainier.
How to Balance Children and Technology
In the modern age of texts, tweets, and status updates, it is of utmost importance that parents maintain open lines of face-to-face, soul-to-soul communication with their children. This does not mean resisting a highly technological world that is not going away, but rather continually exploring new ways to connect with one another both on and beyond the keyboard.