I have faced this dilemma many times, not just as a mother, but as a nanny, an auntie, and a big sister. I believe in Santa Claus. I really and truly believe. I love every sappy Lifetime and Hallmark movie and am proud to admit it. I believe in the spirit of Christmas and the … [Read more...] about Santa Claus…To Believe or Not to Believe…
Toddler
Added Sugar Health Risks for Kids
Ahhhhhh... the great sugar debate. We all know how bad it is for us as adults, but for children, it is wreaking all sorts of havoc on their wellbeing. There is hidden sugar in just about everything and you can't always control that, but you can control the amount of sugar you … [Read more...] about Added Sugar Health Risks for Kids
Barbies, Disney Princesses, and STEM! Oh My!
Pretty in Pink --- Fabulous in a Lab Coat STEM is an acronym referring to the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a mom who has raised four kids, and nanny who has helped raised many, I love to eliminate the “facts” thrown at us as … [Read more...] about Barbies, Disney Princesses, and STEM! Oh My!
Mothering
Mothering Excellence – When Perfection is Not Your Thing. Who among us did not have the fantasy that when our little bundle of joy entered the world, that he or she would be the most perfect specimen to enter the atmosphere? Plans were set at unreachable … [Read more...] about Mothering
Agression in Young Children
All children show aggression at one time or another. It is not the end of the world. The first time has nothing to do with your parenting skills. However, it is at the first offense that you must set the standard of what you expect. That is not to say that your child … [Read more...] about Agression in Young Children