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A Spray Place for Us
Last summer, I experienced the delight of my 20-month old son discovering the sensory heaven of sprayed water at a community spray-park. He now belongs to the great fraternity of children who have discovered water play and rate it higher than just about any other play activity, (including Play-doh)! Our first spray-park visit was free, […]
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Never say never?
Sometimes thinking ahead and discussing what you “always” or “never” do can save some heartache later There have been a lot of hard headlines in the news lately; from children being left in cars to young adults not wearing their seatbelts and dying in car accidents. As parents, we already feel like we have a lot […]
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A Tinysaurus 1st Birthday
The last few months of my son’s first year were bittersweet; each day he discovered something new and did something exciting, but each of those days he was also starting look less like a baby and more like a little boy. At about 8 months old, friends and family began asking us […]
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Health
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Common Car Seat Errors to Avoid
Since this blog is about local events and activities, I haven’t written anything very personal or anything that’s left me feeling vulnerable or exposed. But about a month ago, I had a “great” idea about a car seat safety post that made me pretty nervous. We just purchased 2 new car seats for the girls […]
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Out-of–the-Box Ideas to Get Some Exercise (With a Baby In Tow)
I feel like being able to get a good workout in is way harder as a parent than it was pre-baby. Regardless of the reason (childcare, budget for a gym membership, clingy child, personal preference, or just shall we say overall tiredness), our bodies and minds still need a little exercise (you know, other than […]
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Just doing it; making one-on-one time with each child a priority
Aidan unleashes his inner rock star at Sam Ash. Routine breeds longevity of memories; making time for each child to have one-on-one time with each parent is fun for everyone! Routine can make for lasting memories…Parents like to create memories with their kids and usually are great at those big moments; Disney, Daddy/Daughter dance, the […]
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Helping Your Child Discover Their Passion
Every child is different. It may be hard not to compare your child to other children, siblings, or even yourself as a child, but it is so important to view each child as an individual. Not only do they all have different interests, but each kid may go about […]
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Tips for a Digital Detox
Did you know that this week is Screen Free Week? (It was formerly known as “TV Turn Off Week” during simpler times.) If the articles being shared on my Facebook feed are any indication, parents today have a complex and confusing relationship with the technology in our life. But regardless of how much, what kind, or […]
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{One Mom’s Opinion} When is your family complete?
Some decisions in life are clear and straightforward. They usually come with a choice between A and B and can be made without a whole lot of effort. However, when it comes to major life decisions about things like health, family, money, and work, those conversations become intensely complicated. And sometimes the decision just never […]
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Education
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Alternative Learning Philosophies
I think I’m figuring out I’m an alternative kind of person. I never really knew this until I had children. I didn’t know I was an attachment parent (with “alternative parenting choices”) until my daughter was almost a year old, and even as an educator I never realized how far from the norm my educational […]
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