I have to admit that my daughter has great language skills. I’m so reluctant to say that because I know how hard some children struggle to grasp and use language. I know that many of you are here because your child finds communicating a challenge and I don’t ever want to seem like I’m bragging ... Read more...
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Creative, Not Crafty: 5 Easy Ways to Foster Creative Storytelling & Play
Jennifer of the simply fabulous Classic Play asked me about how I encourage creativity as a mom. I was thankful for a chance to be involved in her great website because I BELIEVE in classic play, and excited to work with Jennifer because she’s incredibly talented and super sweet. Here’s me getting a little personal ... Read more...
10 {Awesome} Book Themed Gifts
I’ve gotten several e-mails and phone calls recently from friends and Little Storiesers asking what to buy for upcoming birthday presents. Even though I’ve written about gifts before, I don’t feel I’ve done the topic justice. It seems that not only are we lured and marketed into buying some pretty bad toys for our own kids, ... Read more...
Dads Do It Different
First, I know. It’s differently, not different, but isn’t it fun to play with our language and not take it too seriously? After all, that’s what this post is all about – what we can learn from dads about not taking parenting too seriously. Dads play, parent, and do language development their way. It may be ... Read more...
Gifting: The Good, The Bad & The Rude
The Minimalist Mom asked “Is it rude to ask for no gifts?” in her quest for a simpler lifestyle and less toy clutter. I flipped that question on its head and asked, “Is it rude to buy bad gifts?” in today’s post over on Modern Parents Messy Kids. When buying kids’ gifts for birthday parties or ... Read more...
