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The Sock Basket
One of the items on Lia’s shelf this week is a small basket of socks. We’ve used them to sort, pair, roll, and fold! She also likes to select a favorite pair to warm up her little toes…
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They Finally Said, “I Do”
After much cavorting around the house, Rapunzel and Sir John (aka Flynn Rider) were finally wed in the living room on a wintery day in 2012. Perhaps you will be bored by my many photos, but I was so...
View ArticleWhat I Teach My Children About Time
Some of us are just starting out, just beginning. Some of us are in our prime, the most beautiful we will ever be. And, some of us are coming to the end of our lives here on earth. The most important...
View ArticleReading with my 2-Year-Old (featuring 4 lesser-known bunny books that we love)
‘Tis the season for bunnies! They’re everywhere, aren’t they? (In fact, just the other night I had a dream that Winston Churchill was a giant bunny doing a puppet show for some children. He couldn’t...
View ArticleTeach Your Baby to Read: The Secrets to a Literary Education
Tucked in your daily routine are the secrets to your child’s literary education. You’ll want to know what these are because your child’s literacy depends more on his grasp of the stuff of life than on...
View ArticleA 3-Step Plan for Reading Aloud to Babies and Toddlers
Picture this: You are holding your precious baby on your lap and opening a book to read aloud. You are building his love of reading, nurturing him with quality time, enriching his understanding of...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Homeschooling for You and Your Child
If you are considering homeschooling your child, I'd love to cheer you on and contribute my two cents to the complex decision before you.
View Article10 Tips for a Happy Toddler
Hey there, Mama! Are you wondering how to raise a happy kid? Are looking for practical strategies to resolve conflict, build character, and create peace in your home? Here are 10 random-but-helpful...
View ArticleHow to Have a Great Day with Your Child
Days at home with kids can drag on. Whether you have a newborn, a toddler, or a handful of kids, you probably know that feeling of not knowing what to do with yourself. I’ve spent many days at home...
View ArticleDaily Counting Practice
Every week, I set out something different for Lia to count every day. I change the number every day. One week, she counted out little plastic fish into five labeled clear dishes. This week, she is...
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