Toddler (Ages 1-3)

Battle for the First Bite

Miles was a garbage disposal until just a few weeks ago. This boy would eat almost anything. He actually asked if we would cook the possums we caught a couple of months ago. (Um…no way man) He pulled pieces of lettuce and veggies out of my salad. He ate all kinds of condiments that I [...]

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Excuse Me Ma’am, What Manners?

Today’s word is brought to you by the amazing Nina Badzin, a published writer, aspiring novelist and mother. She’s also quite the twitter guru and shares her secrets on her blog and with all who follow her @NinaBadzin. She’s funny and feisty wherever she goes and I love that Nina shares her opinions and opens [...]

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The Knight Bangs the Princess

Oh yes. Did you not know? Come on, we all knew that during the pillaging of villages the knights sometimes had their way with the peasants but I know from a very trustworthy 2 and 4 year old that those knights…well they banged Belle too. I know…it’s like a fabulous romance novel…not the pillaging of [...]

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Inspiring Achievement at Home

Thanks to the makers of Pine-Sol® for sponsoring my writing. A study shows a clean smelling home can help children succeed, so Pine-Sol® is supporting Reading is Fundamental (RIF) this year. Click “Like” on Pine-Sol®’s Facebook page here and they will donate books to RIF! I honestly believe that children learn the most at home, whether [...]

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There is Sunshine in Hell

Let me begin by describing one version of hell for a mom. That mom is me. 7:30 p.m. Nurse Violet and put the kids to bed. 8:30 p.m. Miles begins screaming and has gotten his arm stuck in his Batman house when he should have been sleeping. 9:00 p.m. Sophia wakes up saying her hoo [...]

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