The holidays are over, yet Spring is still months away. And, on top of it all, I’ve got a second grader that has decided to attempt to boycott homework and/or school on an almost daily basis (by the way, he doesn’t win, but he does try!). So, to help us through this chilly, “blah” time of the year, I’ve mapped out a few activities to put a spark back in our day. Read more…
Picasso is not my maiden name. Nor is Renoir. Or Michelangelo. I am a great copier, but I am a horrible creator. It just isn’t in me. Give me a calculus equation and I’m all over that, but throw a bunch of open-ended ideas at me to run with and, well, you’ll get the same thing over and over.
However, I did an activity with my preschool class this past week that is sure to be fun for you and your children. Read more…
Much attention has been given to childhood obesity in the news recently. While our focus shouldn’t be on how “fat” or “skinny” a child is, we should concentrate on healthy eating habits. By offering and reinforcing healthy foods into our children’s diet and keeping them physically active, we can give them a defense against many issues related to childhood obesity. And the earlier we start, the better. Children who are overweight can have a variety of health-related issues, such as breathing problems, joint pain, even diabetes. Read more…
I’m not a “young” mom by any stretch of the imagination. Oh sure, I had grand dreams of three kids before I was 30, but I was blessed with two wonderful boys who both showed up when I was 30 and 35. That doesn’t qualify me as an “old” mom either, but I think it does put a different spin on the parenting stuff.
A couple of weeks ago, I came across an article in the USA Weekend magazine in my local paper written by Philip Lerman. He wrote a great piece on why being an older dad is so much better in his case. And, a lot of what he said rang true for me, too (even though, obviously, I’m not a dad!). Here are a few of his points that I found especially close to my own parenting style… Read more…
We’ve been struck by the sick-bug in our house this month. Both of my boys have struggled through strep and upper respiratory infections. Needless to say, all of the “grand plans” I had for them have fallen by the wayside. We had to go to Plan B (and C and D…).
One of the main things kids want (and need) when they don’t feel good is some good, old-fashioned extra loving and attention from their parents. And, attending to a child who doesn’t feel well for long periods of time can leave you exhausted. One of my most trying places is the pediatrician’s office. Here are a few ideas to keep your child occupied when they’re not up to snuff (and help save a bit of your sanity, too!)… Read more…
