Posts tagged as:

preschoolers

When Time Outs No Longer Work

preschoolers

Photo credit: sean_alexander There are many forms of discipline and punishment that parents use with their children. In our house, we’ve used the time out method, the just talking method, the redirecting method, and we’ve even yelled at times out of losing our patience. Hey, it happens, right? But, lately, we’ve come up with a [...]

Read more →

Becoming a Big Girl

preschoolers

I realized the other day that I never actually updated you on our potty training issues. You’ll be glad to know that baby girl is officially potty trained. Full out. All the way. For real. The girl goes to the potty by herself without us having to remind her, she’ll tell us if she needs [...]

Read more →

My Daughter’s Preschool is a Love Fest. Or Something.

a different perspective

“Brian’s funny.” “Oh yea?” “Yea, I like him.” “Do you?” “Uh hmm. He’s my boy-friend.” “Your what?” “My bo-y-friend.” “Is he? And why do you say that?” “He was at the playground. And I asked him if he wanted to hold my hand. And heeee saaaaid YES!” “So that’s why he’s your boyfriend?” “Uh huh.” [...]

Read more →

You Can Only Say Hurry So Many Ways

Parenting

I hate that nowadays the hot phrase in our house is “You’re wasting time baby girl.” For one reason or another it’s always, “Eat faster,” or “Don’t take too long,” or “You have 5 minutes.” We’re often talking about time somehow or another. But, it’s necessary. Life dictates it to be so. I HAVE to [...]

Read more →

Why Hannah Montana Doesn’t Belong in My House

Parenting

My daughter is 3. THREE!!! She does not need to know about Hannah Montana. So, why does everyone and their mom think that it’s prime time my daughter be introduced to her? Is this not a TV show for tween/teenage girls? I’ve seen it a couple of times and it’s definitely geared for girls 10 [...]

Read more →

Little Pim Foreign Language DVD Review

preschoolers

As part of a recent collaboration I had with Little Pim, they sent me the first DVD of the Little Pim Spanish series for review. You may have seen me carrying a Little Pim bag at BlogHer and may have even received a demo from me. Little Pim is a foreign language DVD series that [...]

Read more →

Preschool Jitters

Baby Girl

Today my baby girl takes a big step towards not being a baby girl. It’s her first day of preschool. And, while some of you might have had your kids in preschool or day-care since they were only a few months old (or even a few weeks old), this is her very first time in [...]

Read more →

Apparently it’s not ALL Sugar and Spice

Baby Girl

My daughter has begun to show a bit of a mean streak. She has started to say things like: Go away mom! I don’t like you. He looks creepy. And the killer. Just this morning she said, “I don’t love you anymore mommy.” Now, I realize that she’s probably just testing out some new feelings, [...]

Related Posts with Thumbnails
Read more →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →