When my daughter was one she would drop her food all over the floor. I would clean it up. When my daughter was two she would throw play dough all over the room. I would clean it up. When my daughter was three she would pull all her toys out and leave them everywhere. I would clean it up. Now …
Let’s stop blaming the kids
I have a terrible habit of running a little bit late. I plan to arrive to events or to meet friends at the scheduled time, but then something gets in the way. My 4 year old neeeeeds her pink shorts. My 2 year old insists that she has to put her socks on by herself. (“I do it!”) My hopes of …
How To Get Your Picky Eater Eating
Everyone who has kids deals with picky, finicky eating habits, in some form or another. Some of us have kids who will only eat white bread for an entire year; others have kids who will down kale and caper salads like it’s the best thing on Earth.
Simplifying the holidays: Easter edition
Reliving the childhood magic of holidays through the eyes of our children is one of the highlights of parenthood. At the same time, holidays can present a conundrum for those of us who are trying to simplify and focus on the things that matter most to us. How do we create holiday fun without the consumerist frenzy that …
There’s #NoShame In Breastfeeding
I’ve lost track of the number of times that I’ve been challenged for sharing breastfeeding pictures online, or the number of occasions that I’ve read about moms who have been shamed for feeding their children at their breast. It’s 2016 and stories of moms being shamed for breastfeeding hit headlines regularly — it appears that our children’s nutrition is newsworthy… …
5 Nature-based Mindfulness Activities For Young Children: A Guest Blogger
“A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement. It is our misfortune that for most of us that clear-eyed vision, that true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring, is dimmed and even lost before we reach adulthood.” Rachel Carson, A Sense of Wonder
Pebbles Giveaway: PeaceMakers game from Generation Mindful
Hello, Pebbles tribe! We are hosting our very first giveaway! We wanted to bring you all something extra special, so what better than a brand new game that develops emotional intelligence in our children (and maybe even ourselves!).
I Thought You Were A Good One
I’m a pretty patient person most of the time. I’m not one to lash out or get angry in public. I’m generally not big on confrontation. But this weekend we were travelling home with our kids. It was a big travel day, a 5 hour flight that left at 7pm….an hour after my son’s typical bedtime these days. We were …
Penis And Vagina Are Not Dirty Words
This article was originally titled, “Why Penis and Vulva Aren’t Dirty Words.” I changed it because even though “vulva” is correct terminology, we are much more accustomed to hearing “vagina.” The vagina is actually the canal that connects the uterus to the outside world. The cervix protrudes into the vagina. The vulva is the entire female external genital “package” containing …
Preparing For A New Arrival
The joy and anticipation of a new baby is always exciting. However, it brings with it a whole other world of emotions and questions when there is already another child/children in the mix. The emotions I felt when I was pregnant with our first child were beautifully naive and innocent and full of wondrous anticipation. In reality I had absolutely …
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