I’ve had three children now–two of my own, one stepchild–who have hit that crazy stage in their development when they’re curious about everything. Each has had their own endearing ways of observing the world and wanting to learn about all of it. My youngest, however, has turned out to be the one who will likely…
Parenting at Dinner Time
It’s early evening and my kids have worn me down, like the depression on a stair that’s been walked on too many times. All I want is for my 4-year-old and 6-year-old to eat some semblance of a healthy meal, but I can’t even get them to sit at the table. This is never a…
In Defense Of Glitter
For many years (basically for as long as I’ve had kids) I have spoken out against the existence of glitter, not just as a crafting supply, but as a general sparkly covering in all kinds of girls’ accessories. It has been called “the herpes of the craft world,” and there have even been entire prank…
8 Reasons I’m Happy My Kids Are Finally All In School
This month, my youngest starts kindergarten. In some ways, it feels as though it was just yesterday I was watching him take his first steps, in other ways, it feels like a lifetime has passed. I’ve seen all kinds of parents lamenting the end of an era, as their youngest moves into the school years,…
Parenting Advice: Managing Screen Time For Kids
Oh “screen time”. Every family has a love/hate relationship with you. Sometimes you provide my kids with age-appropriate activity, fun and learning. And sometimes you hold them hostage.
It’s Children’s Vision Month! Help Your Child Reach Their Full Potential
The moment you become a parent; the worrying never stops. Have they had enough to eat? Are they warm enough? Do they have friends in school? If they sneeze should I take them to the doctor? My kid’s would call this nagging, but I would call it being a great mom! You always want to…
6 Tips For Managing Temper Tantrums
Brooke Tucker-Reid, momstown Writer The more I parent, the more I realize some things our precious little bundles of joy do are mind-bogglingly unavoidable. Like the dreaded tantrum. Like was it really necessary to lose your mind for ten minutes because we didn’t own the colour spoon you so desperately wanted to use? Sometimes I…
