Baby’s first Christmas is one of those moments that you look forward to as a parent. This is an amazing milestone so you want to savor every single moment. If you go in with realistic expectations and plan for the occasion then it will make it that much more enjoyable. Baby’s … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Baby’s First Christmas Truly Amazing
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How To Keep the “Thanks” and the “Giving” in Thanksgiving
I got home a little after 7 pm this Halloween. I’m usually home later than that thanks to my 2 hour commute. But that day I rushed to get home so that my 8 year-old’s Halloween wouldn’t be ruined by the unexpected snow storm that had led to school (and in some places Trick Or … [Read more...] about How To Keep the “Thanks” and the “Giving” in Thanksgiving
Family Giving; Bonding During the Holidays
The holidays are so commercialized and hyped up each year that it can be difficult to remember the reasons they even exist in the first place. It can be easy, for children especially, to get caught up in Santa Claus and gifts. While glittering lights, towering trees, sugar-filled … [Read more...] about Family Giving; Bonding During the Holidays
Traveling with Vegetarian Kids
Since our children became vegetarians we have been on a few different types of holidays, from a self catering villa to camping in a tent. Each has brought its own challenges but we are slowly starting to get the hang of it. I thought I’d share some of what we have learned … [Read more...] about Traveling with Vegetarian Kids
Reading Development: Spark the Imagination with a Fairytale
I was born in Ireland at the time when storytellers came to our home to share a fairytale or two. This in turn gave me and my ten siblings a zest for reading. We took the stories they relayed to their attentive audience as gospel, and incorporated them into our childhood … [Read more...] about Reading Development: Spark the Imagination with a Fairytale
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to