I encourage others to take their kids outside in all kinds of weather, but I must admit that I’m not always the best at this. It’s not a secret to my friends and family that I really don’t like …
Sometimes You Get it Wrong
I wasn’t very good at making meaningful play experiences with J when he was a baby and young toddler. I let him play on his own and would often join in on his play, but I didn’t really provide him …
Toddler on a Road Trip!
Today’s the day we’re heading out. I’m excited and looking forward to the adventure. J’s a pretty good traveler so I’m not expecting any major issues along the way. There are thousands of websites …
Traveling with a Toddler: Packing Tips
J has been quite the traveler over his lifetime. Not only did he move 4 states away at 3 months old, he’s traveled to 7 different states within his first year. We’ve taken 3 (or 6 if you count there …
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Thoughts on Trust
I believe in trusting my child and allowing him to freely explore his world without being constantly told “no” or “you can’t do that”. I trust that he is capable of working through tough situations …