Parenting is a learning experience. For both the child and the parent.
Today I dropped my son off to his first independent play class. It’s not that I have never left him alone before, as he has had lots of babysitters, but it was the first time I left him with strangers in a ‘school’ type setting. I’m lucky to have been able to wait until I … [Read more…]
This past week I made the mistake of leaving an open travel mug out in reach of my daughter Eva. The tea inside was very hot, but the mug itself was cold. She grabbed it to take a drink and boiling hot tea poured down her chin and chest. While I was sitting beside her, … [Read more…]
For as long as I can remember, my parents taught me the importance of giving back during the holiday season. I think that it’s important as a parent to teach your kids that Christmas isn’t just about getting presents from Santa. It’s also about giving what you can to help others. It’s easy to forget … [Read more…]
Last night my family and I got back from a week long trip to Disney World. There is always the debate of when you should start travelling with young children. Do you wait until they are older and can remember the things they see? It definitely makes things easier. Travelling with young kids is challenging. … [Read more…]