Why I Don’t Use Daycare

Why I Don’t Use Daycare

After working in three different child care centers across the country and as my first child grew, I understood more concretely how my decision to leave my child in the care of others would impact him. It is the personal choice of my husband and I to not use day care. This choice does not...

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Discipline Is Not a Dirty Word

Discipline Is Not a Dirty Word

We were at a playgroup with a few children. It was not a large group. My son-at that age-was a total follower. He wanted to follow the big kids. They made him laugh and looked like fun. The problem was, he was about 16 months old. He was not at a stage where he could think about his actions. He...

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DIY Car Wash Toy for Kids

DIY Car Wash Toy for Kids

      For any child who is a car lover, the imagination is limitless about where the cars drive and what they do. My son used to think cars got cold and needed a blanket...in his imagination, of course! He acted out the Cars movie (and Cars 2) while watching. This boy has loved them...

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Turkey Burgers with Vegetables Inside

Turkey Burgers with Vegetables Inside

Often when I set out to make dinner, I find that I am missing one or two items from the recipe list. Other time I have ground turkey versus tenderloins or some other variation that just doesn't quite match a recipe.  This scenario tends to help me create new recipes...

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