I'm always looking for ways to use things that we have around the house in new ways. On this particular day, I saw some chalk on the porch and I took advantage of the large amount of cement we have in front of our home (now, our old home!). We made a life size maze out of chalk and added my daughter's name inside. It not only got her moving, but it also helped her to learn her name! I was continue reading...
How a Book Helped my Three Year Old Take a Bath
Hi There! For those of you who don't know, my little girl is an assertive and determined young preschooler. If you parent a Taurus like I do, then you probably know what I'm talking about! Every night after dinner, L anticipates what I'm going to say. As soon as I open my mouth with, “Okay, it’s time for…” she starts pleading: “No, I don’t want to take a bath! Can we skip bath tonight?!” continue reading...