Today, I was 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 mom. You know the one. You’ve judged her- that mom on her phone, completely disengaged and unaware of her children’s endless requests to “watch 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨!” I was her. She was me. We were one. You see, we’re on the second day of an out-of-state move with my 3 and 5 year-old and while my husband went to clean out the rest of the trash at our old house, I … [Read more...] about Today, I Was THAT Mom…
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Hand Washing Tips for Kids
When your child comes into the kitchen while you are making dinner, literally armed with an assortment of bugs, snails, and worms up and down her hands and arms, the last thing she is thinking about is washing her hands. That is where children differ from adults because that is probably your first thought. it's time to pass on some hand washing tips for kids. Try to remain … [Read more...] about Hand Washing Tips for Kids
About Toddler Handwashing
Toddlers get their little hands into everything. It's part of how they learn about the world. In the process, their hands pick up lots of visible and invisible dirt. While it's not possible to keep your little one's hands spotless at all times. Chasing him around with a washcloth could make you both crazy. Proper and timely toddler handwashing helps cut down on both sticky … [Read more...] about About Toddler Handwashing
A Cautionary Tale: When My Mother Let My Boyfriend Sleep Over When I Was A Teen
Would you let your 17 or 18, or 19-year old daughter, and her boyfriend, share a bed if he slept over your house? Let's back up - would you ever even let your daughter’s boyfriend sleep over your house? About a year ago, my boyfriend’s daughter asked us if her boyfriend, whom we like, could spend the night. We were all going skiing the following morning and it would save him … [Read more...] about A Cautionary Tale: When My Mother Let My Boyfriend Sleep Over When I Was A Teen
