I’ve come down with an incurable case of the travel bug. Being in Europe makes traveling so easy, I just want to go EVERYWHERE! But then, reality sets in, and I realize it’s probably unwise to plan a six week backpacking trip through the Swiss alps with the kids. Oh bother. Currently, I’m obsessed with … Read more
My daughter just had a baby girl who has inverted nipples. Is this common? Should she be worried? Answer by Dr. Walenz | Pediatrician No need to worry. Inverted nipples are common in both baby boys and baby girls. Many times the nipple will evert or come out with adolescence and puberty. Also, it is … Read more
We’re continuing to explore with glow in the dark materials, and I am so excited that we finally found an opportunity to break out the glow in the dark water beads that I got off of Amazon. I’m not sure how I feel about all of the ghosts and goblins around Halloween time, especially for … Read more
We’ve been dreaming about summer, running through the sprinkler, road trips to the beach, and lots of lazy days at the pool. Can you tell we love water? Since it’s too cold for those activities yet, I’ve been trying to come up with lots of water play ideas for the kids and our daily tot … Read more
Dads who know the difference between authoritative parenting and simply being authoritarian enjoy a closer relationship with their children, even as these kids become adults, a 2011 study reveals. Authoritarian or authoritative? Unlike “authoritarian” parents who attempt to remain in firm control of their children’s lives, those considered “authoritative” set clear rules and instructions, but … Read more
My daughter is 7 and seems to be already showing signs of puberty. Her breasts have budded (they are very hard around the nipple area, is that normal?) her skin is beginning to break out and she is complaining of itchy bumpy underarms. Question: I thought I had until at least 9 or so before … Read more
Last week, we were reading the story of Moses in The Jesus Storybook Bible, and Aurora thought it would be awfully fun to live in the desert. “It’s like a giant sand box, mom!” she exclaimed. When the Israelites crossed the red sea, she was sold, lake front property surrounded by a beach! Her idea … Read more
I am in love with this cooler weather and constant rain, I love being cozy inside, wrapped in a thick sweater while the drops drip down. The kids on the other hand, not so much, they’re getting a little stir crazy, I don’t know what they’re going to do when winter really hits. So, in … Read more
dressing nice. So why not dress your little dude just like dad? How cute would it be to see a little mini me walking next to dad. I know I will be very tempted to dress our son just like his dad. No matter what kind of duds dad is into, there should be a little … Read more
Lately I’ve been on a natural art supplies kick. It all started with finding those beautiful Stockmar crayons which led me to make my own scented beeswax crayons. Then, I saw that the same company also makes modeling clay too, so of course I had to try and make my own! This recipe is a … Read more