Toddlers

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As a new parent, I often struggle with what relationship I want my children to have with technology. I sometimes get stuck in the old school mindset that if I didn't have it when I was younger, then my...

Preschool- @ home!

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I love the month of August, and not just because it's my birthday month! I get excited about something else that happens in August. I can't wait for the time of year when I can walk through the school supplies aisles at Target! Fresh...
Choosing a preschool is kind of daunting, especially as a first-time preschool parent. How can you tell which ones are going to be good? Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool in Southlake has ALL the tips for determining which preschool is...
All moms share a common bond…but mothers of preschoolers and toddlers--they have some truly unique (and kind of funny) characteristics.  I was watching a young mom pull her pants up, repeatedly, the other day…and I thought, "Yes! We moms...
September.  My favorite month of the year.  Yes, I confess, it’s my birthday month and I adore sapphires, but the real reason I love September is because of the transition from summer to fall.  There’s just something about the...
One of my favorite things we've done for my toddler is giving him daily independent play time. Did you know independent play is important?  I had no idea that my kids need to play alone!  We affectionately refer to...
Spring is upon us, and so is Easter! Right now, I am feeling INVIGORATED by the beautiful weather and pretty trees blossoming all around. Is there anything better than going out in the morning and seeing that new flowers...

That’s It! Time Out!

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I have one of the most precious two year old little boys.  Having him really did flip my world upside down and I have LOVED every day of his life. I have not, on the other hand, loved every minute...
With a new year comes the promise of a new beginnings, turning over a new leaf, and starting with a blank slate. Setting New Year's resolutions is an age-old tradition that allows us to envision a new year with...
Like contributor Shanna blogged last month, I also recently went thru the "lovely" experience of 3-day potty training.  I'm proud to say the whole family lived to tell about it and we all came out on top. However, I haven't quite gotten...
My three year old is starting preschool for the first time. He's ready. I'm not sure I am. The trickest part of all of this: The Backpack. The very bag that my little one packs full of snacks and his...
I know it’s the holidays and a lot of the focus is on eating in…but I find that this is also a season where we do a lot of eating out!  If family is in town, we’re out shopping,...

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We're always on the lookout for things to do with kids during summer break. How about some affordable VBS?