I have mixed emotions about sending The Boy off officially to preschool. It's hard to believe that he's three and ready for a "structured" daily curriculum. We're excited about his school and know ...
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How to Prepare Your Child for a New Childcare Provider – The Mommy Mindset
With back-to-school upon us, many families are introducing their younger children to new nannies, sitters, daycare, and childcare providers. As moms we grill the potential candidates (did you catch my ...
Competition Among Moms – The Mommy Mindset
We've all seen the competition among moms. Motherhood is a scary place at times, and adding the competition to the mix makes it worse! This week, the moms of The Mommy Mindset and I discussed our ...
Helping baby cope while teething – Motherhood Mondays
Helping baby cope while teething is a challenge for every parent. Should we reach for medication? Not so says the recent FDA warnings about benzocaine. In a society where people are medicated for ...
the sweetest thing a little boy can say
Little Boys can say the sweetest things to their mothers. Today, The Boy told me "You have pretty hair, Mommy." and "You're doing a really good job, Mommy." I wasn't having a particularly good ...
introducing new foods to your toddler – motherhood mondays
Do you get scared when you think about introducing new foods to your toddler? When toddlers see new foods, they can sometimes react by screaming, tossing their plate onto the floor, or throwing the ...