To Praise Or Not To Praise?
byI had an interesting conversation with one of my art professors in college. We were discussing how to respond to a child’s artwork. He…
Parenting
The Magic of Eating Together
byAround the time that Dominik started eating solid food, it was very important to me that we all ate dinner together, at the table….
Summer Activities For Kids Of All Ages
byFor many children, June marks the beginning of summer vacation. No school, no after school activities, and a whole lot of time for parents…
Making Snack Time Healthier
byLike every other small child, my son loves to snack. He gets hungry during the hours between breakfast, lunch, and dinner and probably eats…
Guide To A Green Mother’s Day
byMother’s Day is around the corner, a day devoted to showing moms that they are loved and though of. Growing up, my sisters and…
15 Earth Friendly Children’s Books
byDominik loves books and has quite a few in his collection already. I tried to collect some beloved ones from my own childhood in…
5 Stay At Home Date Ideas
byThey say that the first year as parents are the hardest for a couple. When Dominik was born, my husband and I knew that…
The Subject of Art
byNow, I may be slightly biased on the subject of art education as a former art teacher. But my love for art as well as…
Why Every Child Needs a Doll
byThere are plenty of toys that children have that they don’t really need. Toys that are simply for entertainment, fun, or just because. Then there are…
The Myth of Sleeping Like A Baby
byDominik is a terrible sleeper. The first several months of his life, he followed a pretty typical routine of waking every two or three…