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He Still Calls Me Mommy

She asked me, “He still calls you mommy?” It was in a friendly tone, but the question caught me off-guard. Immediately, I paused for what felt like an awkward length of time. My tongue twisted. I felt attacked with the unexpected, personal question. In my mind, I was thinking in rapid fire succession: “Yes, so?” “Why does it matter?” “Don’t tell him to stop,” and “Am I … [Read more...]

Pros & Cons to Having Children Close in Age

Having children close in age has a lot of beenfits, but there are some challenges too. These are the pros and cons to having children close in age from a mom who had 2 under 2.

{Post by Lauren} My sister and I are 22 months apart in age. She was my built in best friend when we were growing up. My mother having children close in age was a benefit. Sure there were times, especially in high school, when we drove each other nuts. But overall it has been such a blessing to have her so close in age! My husband and I knew we wanted a few children, but … [Read more...]

How Parents Teach Socialization

  Socialization is the most over-used term in the parenting world-and early childhood education world-these days…and often the most misinterpreted. We stay-at-home moms are not depriving our children of proper socialization, we are actually providing the best form of it. The definition of socialization, from dictionary.reference.com is: … [Read more...]

Crash Course in Child Development: Infants

Learn about infant develpoment with this crash course in child development: infants version from a former teacher and stay-at-home mom to 4.

If you ask most Stay-at-Home Parents of infants, they search for activities to keep their infant entertained and learning. This crash course in child development: infants will help identify what your baby can do with you to keep growing and learning.   In reality, A LOT of repetition is FANTASTIC  for the brain development of your baby from birth to 18 months.  Don't … [Read more...]

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