Some of the funniest and most memorable moments in our family have taken place at the dinner table. And having a baby who's eating solid foods just adds to the merriment. We've had some good laughs after watching our baby lick a lemon or pickle, or get caught quietly sneaking unwanted food over the side of the highchair and into the dog's mouth. But you pay a price for fun with food: a big huge mess! In fact, a recent survey showed that 80 percent of mothers end up throwing away clothes Continue Reading
Are You Worried About Your Child’s Growth?
My husband measures and weighs the children each year down in the basement and marks it on the concrete wall so they can see how they've changed. At first, I'm really curious about the numbers, but it inevitably leads to worry, and I know I'm not alone. It's very natural for us to be concerned when our children grow slowly or lag far behind their peers. Four of my younger children are small for their age. They always have been. We're talking kids that are lucky to reach the 5th percentile. Continue Reading
Teaching Your Preschooler to Count, Add and Subtract
Do you have a preschooler or Kindergarten-age child that is ready to start working with numbers? I'd like to share with you what's worked best for us after many years of homeschooling, and introduce you to a fun little helper as well! Using visuals rather than words is vitally important when teaching younger children, because they have a limited vocabulary and a limited attention. Show them what you mean, and they will grasp a concept much more quickly. Even better, let them use their hands Continue Reading
Can You Ask for Cloth Diapers at Your Shower?
You have a baby shower coming up and plan to cloth diaper your newborn. Wouldn't it be great if everyone brought exactly what you wanted - cloth diapers? If your closest friends know your wishes, chances are you'll get a few. But most of us aren't that lucky. So what is the proper etiquette? Can I ask my guests to buy cloth diapers? The short answer is no. It is not proper to dictate to your guests (yes, even in a way you think is clever or tactful) what gifts they should bring. After all, Continue Reading
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Kitchen
I'm sure that cutting down on kitchen waste is something we'd all like to strive for. Less waste ends up in landfills and it also means you won't be going through trash bags like crazy, which in turn saves you money. I was given the chance to try out Hefty Ultra Strong scented bags this month for free, and have been really impressed with their tough performance. Which brings me to my first waste-reducing tip! Tip #1 Start With a Good Trash Bag: A quality trash bag is essential unless you Continue Reading
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