Following the birth of a new baby is a long stretch of time where nothing else matters. Feedings, sleep, and family take center stage as everyone adjusts to this new little being. It’s bliss. Ok, maybe it’s not bliss every single second of the day. There are crying, sleep deprivation, and new parent …
Warning…this post will be more Wordful than Wordless. Kate is 6. She will be 7 later this fall. Kate expressed an interest in blogging about a year ago. At the time I thought she was a bit young and thought it was a phase. Her passion did not seem to leave, so about 4 months …
It’s not enough to say, “Just keep trying. You can do it.” Blanket statements hold little meaning for small children. They seek facts, evidence, and concrete advice. Often, they want to know the right way to get something done. My sweet girl has always loved the water. She has never really been afraid of …
This is the first year that we decided to buy a share in our local CSA Manitoba program from Stoneland Orchard. For 12 weeks we will get fresh produce and I decided it would be fun to share with my readers the yummy fresh food we pick up each week. Week One Basket included: Zucchini …
An Independent Mind – Fostering Independence In Children. Children often feel as though they are being told what to do. Guidance is everywhere, wanted or not. You have ten more minutes of playtime. It’s time to wash your hands before you eat. Why don’t you try those monkey bars again? Don’t you want to play …