Rainy Day Activities

December 2, 2024
With the fall rainy season in full swing, I thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite things to do when the weather does not permit us to play outside.

Preschool at Home

October 28, 2024
I can’t say when we decided that our goal was to homeschool Delilah. It certainly wasn’t what I envisioned I was going to do before I had a child.

Navigating Moving with A Young Child

August 26, 2024
When we started talking about moving, we wanted to keep Delilah very involved in the process. She had lived in the same house since the day she came home from the hospital, and she is not a fan of big changes. To her, a world where she didn’t live with her grandma just didn’t exist.

Summer Learning Fun: How to Make Learning Part of Summer Play

July 15, 2024
Summer is a great time for learning and fun! With these exciting activities, you can turn playtime into a fun educational experience.

Elimination Communication

July 8, 2024
Before my daughter was born, I had heard of elimination communication (EC) but quickly wrote it off as not for us. Then 10 months ago it became something I do with my daughter, and I wish we had started sooner! I would love to share with you what elimination communication is, its purpose, and some basic information on getting started.

Lessons 2023 Taught Me as a New Parent  

January 8, 2024
I knew very little about babies and how to care for them before having my little one, and I received a lot of helpful advice from friends and family. I will share some of the information that I found most helpful and a few things I wish I had known earlier.

Cultural Appropriation and Halloween Costumes

October 30, 2023
I am a long way from having complex conversations with my child, such as cultural appropriation. In the meantime, I will be conscious about what my daughter wears for Halloween and how we represent and talk about other cultures in our home.

Please don't Sleep on It! Research Baby Sleep

October 23, 2023
Failing to research sleep has probably been one of my biggest parenting flops so far.

Time to Get Ready for Kindergarten!

July 24, 2023
Are you getting ready to send your little superstar off to kindergarten?  Kindergarten is a big step, but with some fun and simple strategies, your child will be all ready to shine bright in school!