Fall has long been a season of celebration. Harvest parties have been in existence for centuries. Why not have a party this year using suggestions from “The Penny Whistle Halloween Book” by Meredith Brokaw and Annie Gilbar? We’ve excerpted a few of our favorite ideas. PUMPKIN DECORATIONS Hollow out and fill with dried flowers, leaves, and branches. Make a “family” by using pumpkins of different sizes. As … Continue reading Kids Korner: Harvest Time
Learning about the 5 senses can be a lot of fun. Below are some suggestions for ways to teach the 5 different senses Sound Wind: Pinwheel, windsocks Running water: ponds, bridge over a wet spot Instruments: Bottle to blow through, windchimes, birdhouses & feeders to attract song birds, dry leaves, sticks in paper bags Piping taped sounds outdoors Songs which encourage making nature noises Play … Continue reading Creating a Sensory Environment
The real evil of materialism is not the pursuit or things. It is, rather, seeing and treating other people as things and therefore putting things ahead of people. Youngsters with a habit of thinking and acting this way are headed toward trouble later in life: substance abuse, professional problems, marital break-up, a life dominated by impulse and unrestrained egoism. What can parents do with their young … Continue reading Born to Serve, Not to Shop
Have you ever made butter? Think it was too hard? Here is an easy way to make butter! What you will need: .5 cup of heavy cream 1 tbsp sour cream lidded jar spoon saucer Directions: Pour the cream and sour cream into the jar. Cover jar and shake it hard. Shake it until you notice a lump of soft butter at the bottom of the … Continue reading Butter in a Jar
Becca trails crackers and crumbs all over the bedroom. Daddy say’s “Becca you’re not supposed to eat in the bedroom, now who is going to clean this up?” Becca, 2.5 years old, replies “Not me.” Angela DiCicco Continue reading Heartwarmer
Maintain a positive attitude about life. Accept the fact that life can be difficult and problems are inevitable. Your life then will seem easier because you’re less apt to worry or waste energy complaining about how life “should” be. Define the problem. You can’t solve a problem until you fully understand it and why you might be avoiding it. Often we exaggerate problems and find … Continue reading 8 Steps to Help Fight Procrastination
– Hot and cold compresses, message, and hand express for pain and pressure, also lanolin cream for the nipple when it’s feeling “dry and raw.” (Theresa Monfet) -Warm wash clothes on help relieve some of the pain. (Brooke Dhawan) -Make sure that your baby is latched properly. -Nurse on the less sore breast first. -Make sure to break suction before taking your baby off the breast. -Use breast milk to … Continue reading Moms to Moms: Breastfeeding- Dealing with Pain
Here are some easy recipes for the kitchen that are eco-friendly. Liquid dish soap: Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on it, srub those dirty dishes. Grease: On a sponge, put liquid soap and sprinkle baking soda and scrub area. Dried food in microwave: Make a paste with baking soda and water, scrub with a sponge Mask scents: Citrus peel and fresh mint … Continue reading Crunchy Living: In the Kitchen
Bring outlet covers on vacation with you. (Rose DiCicco) Joy makes great bubbles When making a new recipe, label and date it with comments. Then you will know for next time. (Angela DiCicco) Use baby wipe containers for markers and crayons. (Angela DiCicco) When leaving your children give them now and later kisses. (Angela DiCicco) Have a bag designated for library books and your library … Continue reading This Works for Me!
Many people have asked me what I have done to make my children be well adjusted. I can only tell you how I handled certain situations. The rest is up to the child. It’s not enough just to be a parent by giving birth. We have to decide how we want to parent, what we want to teach our children and why. I decided to … Continue reading Well Adjusted Children
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 