Three years ago we planned a visit to Disney World, excited to share Epcot with E and V. But then the pandemic hit, and those plans, though so close, had…
Category: Parenting

DIY SUNSCREEN WIPES
Raise your hand if you or someone in your family dislikes the feel of sunscreen. Raising your hand if you find applying sunscreen to be a chore. Are both hands…

INFANT AND TODDLER–WHY WE DON’T HAVE BATH-TIME STRUGGLES
In short, we make bathtime a safe and enjoyable occasion. That being said, one could assume we had toys aplenty and just a grand ole time, but that is far…

TODDLER PARENTING: HOW WE NAVIGATE LYING
E and V have started to show interest in pretend play and have developed a bit of imagination. The other day V slipped off their Pikler triangle. When I asked…

HOMESCHOOLING, ILLNESS, AND GUILT: AN UPDATE
It's been some time since I've been able to post a blog, and for that, I apologize. We've had five weeks of illness running throughout this house. Once it appeared…

PARENTING: GUIDED ACTIONS
Guided actions are actions that help direct a person in situations that they may otherwise feel "lost" or unsure of what to do. Have you ever noticed a child freeze…