With my first two children, naps happened without much extra thought. Usually the girls nursed to sleep, until they got older and started falling asleep on their own. Then Little Owl came into our lives. And he fought naps like they were demons coming to get him! So it was time for me to put …
The bonding of siblings is an often complicated process. Children mix feelings of joy and excitement and jealousy. In this article I explore three ideas of how I helped Little Fox (21 months) and Little Badger (newborn) bond. Plus I have some new ideas for helping Little Badger (3) and Little Fox (5) bond with …
Books for Moms of a Newborn Whether you’re in your third trimester of pregnancy and want to prepare yourself for the months that lie ahead, or you’re a mom to a newborn wondering what to do with your baby now, these books are for you! Some of these I read as a nesting momma and …
“How to I keep my child quiet and well behaved at Church?” I have seen this question pop up so many times on social media. It can be hard attending church with a baby or young child. Children are loud, energetic, and easily distracted. Their misbehaviour at church is just a stage you have to …
Since having children, I’ve noticed that it is harder to visit other family and friends if they do not also have kids. Or, it is even difficult to visit of they have kids but who are all past the age of reason. When I bring my own small children into these homes I have to …
What do you think of when you hear prayers for preschoolers? Do you think of “Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here?” Or perhaps “thank you Lord for this beautiful day, for home and care and happy play.” Well, that is not what this article is about. We are …
As the winter months draw near (we live in Canada where it gets COLD), I thought I would share about our home Stumbly-tastics! First of all, the name Stumbly-tastics is a reference to Bluey. Bluey is an Australian children’s cartoon about a family of blue heelers. Now, if you have spent much time observing child …
I love books. As a child, I read all day every day. Yes, even while walking home from school. I do not recommend reading while walking. It’s not safe. But there you go – that is how much I love books! However, it can be hard to read as a parent. Babies love to tear …
Parenting is a daily learning experience. We learn more about our children and about ourselves everyday. We have a lot to learn. And so do our children. “The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide adequate substitute” (CCC 2221). What an awesome responsibility to have. But …
Living Motherhood: A Reflection on Life with Two Under Two When I was a child, all I wanted to do when I grew up was to be a mother. After I was twelve, I added being a writer. But still, my vision a worthwhile future: become a mom. I never thought I’d be able to …