It's been a long time between music group programs. But they're finally back! (Confused? Not sure what I mean by music group program? Start here. Then come back... Welcome back!) This time around, I'm sharing a music group program about bears. ...
You’re doing grief wrong
"You're doing grief wrong." No-one has ever said this to me. Not directly. And I hope that no-one has ever said it to you, either. But I have a question for those of you who have grieved: have you ever felt like this is what others are ...
Encouraging literacy development in children – and book pack GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited about this post. I know I'm supposed to act all cool, calm and collected. I'm supposed to casually mention in passing that oh, by the way, here's a literacy expert I happened to chat with (okay, email) who gave valuable insights ...
Family quirks
I've been slack on the blog lately. Some of it's been work. Some of it's been life. But most of it's been ... sigh ... something ... else? I can't concentrate. Social issues are getting me fired up, particularly when they're close to home. ...
Kids grow up, and so do we
My son is growing up. Usually, when I put my son to bed, we read a story or two, sing some songs, then kiss good night. But one night last week, he didn't want to do any of that. He wanted to hop straight into bed, and then invited me to lie ...
Kids develop at their own pace
My boy isn't a baby anymore. And it took me by surprise. I know that sometimes you blink, and miss those moments. Those moments your children grow up. I'm so used to helping my little boy climb things at the park. Lifting him over obstacles. ...
Perspective
I took the kids to the park recently, and this is what we saw. What I saw: a slight incline to the swings. What my son saw: a rise that required complicated navigation including walking, standing, sitting, crawling, standing again and walking. ...
Why my four-year-old is upset with you
She wanted the purple cup.She wanted the other purple cup.No, the OTHER purple cup.Just some of our purple cups. TOO MANY PURPLE CUPS.Her favourite dress is in the wash.She doesn't want to go to the zoo.She doesn't want to leave the zoo.You laughed ...
My worst critic
I am excellent at putting myself down. It's the one thing I'm generally happy to admit to being good at. I've known this about myself for a long time. I've known it in that vague way you know something about yourself without really considering ...
Reading aloud to your children
There are things you do as a parent because you think you're supposed to do them. And there are things you do because you enjoy doing them. For me, reading aloud to (and with) my children is one of those things that falls into both of these ...