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 …
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 …
Cleaning = Sorting
I have always been very persistent with J about cleaning up after himself. I found that as he’s gotten older (you know the ripe old age of 18 months) he’s started to need less help placing his toys …
Why won’t you play with your own toys!? Stay away from my stuff!
Have you ever noticed how children enjoy household items so much more than their own kids toys? There’s a few reasons for this. First of all…kids like to do what others around them are doing. You …
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