Traveling with infants (and children) can be a daunting task, but with alittle planning and organization it’s very do-able! We just survived and evenenjoyed our first trip with our baby! If you are traveling by airplane, know your TSA (Transportation SecurityAdministration) rules and regulations. The 3.4oz rule does NOT apply for babyfood or formula. Leave yourself a few extra minutes because TSA will have … Continue reading Traveling with Infants
I remember as a child that snack time was the best. My mom would sometimes have a special snack for us. Here are some ideas for fun special snacks. -Silly Sandwichs: one piece of bread with peanut butter on it. Make a face or design using whatever “toppings” you want, ie. chocolate chips, raisins, marshmallows, m&m’s, coconut, peanuts. Whatever is in the cupboard! – Fruit cup. … Continue reading Snack Time Ideas!
In doing research I found that it is truly best to make your own baby food. 1. Not only do you get to know exactly what is in the food, but also allows the baby to get used to get used to the types of foods they will eating in future. 2. Home-made baby food is fresher and full of nutrients. In order for the … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons for Making your own Baby Food
Adapted from the Encouragement newsletter, here’s a few tips from moms who’ve checked them out and found they work! Distract small children when they are arguing or when they are “into” something they shouldn’t be. eg. Child is crying because big sister is playing with a friend. Say, “Honey, I need your help in the kitchen to stir the cake I’m baking.” When a small … Continue reading This works for me! Ideas from moms to moms.
Monday night after an hour and a half of RC screaming and crying, I gave myself a time out. I put RC in his crib with his music and mobile and went into my room for 10 minutes or so. At that point I called my mom. Feeling like the worst mother in the world, I was reminded that many mothers go through this and I … Continue reading Mommy Needs a Time Out!
So we all know that being a parent is a full time job, so when do we find time for ourselves, especially time to exercise and eat healthy.? With a little planning and flexibility, there is time in the day to eat healthy and exercise. Do you remember as a child you used to play tag for what felt like hours? Or playing hide ‘n … Continue reading Finding Time to Exercise
As an adult I have an understanding of myself and what I can and can not do. Part of that understanding is knowing that I am not a very flexible person. I am a type A personality and like to have everything fit into a nice little box. I have had to learn in my adult life that life doesn’t always fit in a nice … Continue reading Learning to be Flexible
When I began having children, I looked back at my childhood. I recalled situations that I thought my mom could have handled better. I resented the way my needs weren’t met; my interests weren’t developed. I was going to write about how I took those things and turned them around, but I’ll save that for another post. I realize it’s important to acknowledge what my … Continue reading Things My Mother Taught Me
Long before I got pregnant or was even married, I had an idea of how I wanted to raise my children. I am one of those women who loves to read up on parenting styles and form my own opinions. The style I chose I learned from my mom and she taught me by example. I was raised a little different than most people. My … Continue reading Being a Conscious Parent Comes Full Circle
Being a conscious parent is a choice. You’re probably familiar with parents who raise their children off the cuff, making decisions based on ….nothing! “No! You can’t watch TV!” “Why?,” the child asks. “Because I said so!” Or you’re familiar with the parent who is inconsistent. Today you can watch TV, tomorrow you can’t. Why? No reason! I just don’t feel like letting you watch … Continue reading Conscious Parenting- A Choice
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 