Tell Me, Show Me, Involve Me {Language Development}
The importance of non-verbal communication to any communicative exchange cannot be overstated. When we say a stranger was “so sweet” or even “rubbed us the wrong way,” little of our response …
Montessori Parenting Resources
About Children Growing Up Fast & Technology
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Skype. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband and I were early adopters of Skype. At first it was …
Ways to Help Your Child Build Self-Esteem & How to Have Purpose
When I think about being happy, purposeful, and sure of oneself, I believe self-esteem is the foundation. We all want what is best for our children. We want them to …
MBA Mama Series: 10 Ways to Make a Mom Smile
Yesterday our 3 year old asked me, “Mom, are you happy?” Most likely in reference to an earlier episode involving our 17 month old, a glass of milk, several rags, …
Want to Teach Kids Money Sense?
One thing is for certain, kids love their devices and they use them, a lot. My husband and I integrate technology into our home in a variety of ways including …
5 Alternatives to the “Time Out”
Looking for alternatives to the “time out”? Yeah, me too. Before I had children, jumping to easy conclusions as most of us probably did before we had children, I thought …