Delightfully Delicious Date Balls
Delightfully Delicious Date Balls
10 Ways to Teach Your Kids the Importance of Gratitude
10 Ways to Teach Your Kids the Importance of Gratitude The holiday season gives us a lot to be thankful for. If you’re reading this at home, that means you have a roof over your head and Internet access. Not everyone has these essentials, which can be hard for kids to understand. When children have …
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Teaching Empathy
This week, in addition to being cyberbullied, I also had to face the harsh reality that my son is perhaps the “bully” in his classroom. I spend a few minutes every school day talking to his teacher so I can make sure that we are as much on the same page as possible. Wednesday she …
“It’s Your Fault That Your Child Is Autistic”
It’s Your Fault That Your Child Is Autistic Recently, I experienced my first real taste of anti-vax cyber bullying. She essentially accused me of causing Everett’s autism. And she didn’t stop there. So tonight, I’d like to address her vitriol with a few rebuttals. Unfortunately, I wasn’t truly able to respond the way I wanted …
Pre-K Anatomy Activities
If you’ve been following us for awhile, you know how much I love making fun lessons for Everett and Finn. This week I focused on anatomy. I brought over Everett’s friend Charlie so we could have a fun and educational playdate.We recently received “From Chewing to Pooing” and it inspired me to bring out …
Momcation: Party of One
“Fine. Everything’s fine.” I tell myself as I watch my house slowly be torn apart by the two tiny tornadoes I call my children. I sit there and look at the utter chaos and wonder if I leave it on the floor long enough if it will magically disappear. I have so many items on …
I WANT YOU TO DIE
Has your child ever said something so hateful, that you immediately freeze and recoil in horror? For us, it was a little over a week ago. This sweet face you see here shouted at me: “I want you to die!” This evolved into “I want you to die and I’ll throw you out the car …
Steam Train Dream Train & Activities
“Through the darkness, clickety clack….coming closer down the track…hold your breath so you can hear huffing, chuffing drawing near” Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker is a favorite in this house. Actually, Sherri Duskey Rinker is one of our favorite authors. She has written books like the Good Night Good Night Construction …
Medicated Motherhood
15 years ago, I was the life of the party. I traveled on a whim, went out almost every night, and felt alive. My twenties were jam packed with adventure and excitement. I felt like I had embraced the world and it embraced me back. I met my future husband in 2008, right smack dab …