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It is not easy to know how to support our children through challenging moments — but luckily we have a lot of practice… daily. Our children demand attention, melt down at dinnertime and fight with siblings and peers. Little ones … Continue reading
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My children struggle with their transition to sleep. I am not sure how to get them to eat their dinner instead of asking for a snack when it is already bedtime. What would be an appropriate snack in the evening? … Continue reading
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Summer often has this laid back, endless feel to it. Days on the beach. Potlucks. Guests visiting from out of town. Grilling out. Homemade icecream. Naptimes linger. Bedtime creeps later and later. Days stretch on when we spend very little … Continue reading
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Sarah plays with a toy ferry boat and cars for a while. She changes her focus and begins to look at a book. Jeff comes over and picks up one of the cars. He drives it around and into the … Continue reading
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Yesterday we celebrated my second child’s 3rd birthday. He choose his favorite dinner to eat — pasta with sausage and a salad. We made a yellow cake with chocolate frosting and green m&ms (his favorite color and his only request … Continue reading
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My family has had one illness after another for the last month. We were sick during visits from grandparents over the holidays. We were sick all of winter break. We were sick for New Year’s. And we have been sick … Continue reading
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I was recently a part of an on-line conversation about the challenges of being a parent. It reminded me of a discussion I had with another mother last summer about how to respond to conflict with your preschool child. I … Continue reading
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Dear Ones, I am here for you. Dear Ones, I see you and I am happy. Dear Ones, I see that you have joy and that you struggle and that is why I’m here for you. Dear Ones, I have … Continue reading
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