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!
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.
Have you ever heard a little voice inside your head saying, “What are you doing???? You know you’re overreacting!” Parents, we all get overwhelmed with the millions of things that need to be done. Here’s the antidote: Take time for yourself. It will recharge you and make you a better parent. Children need to see their parents taking care of themselves in a healthy way. … Continue reading Take care of yourself!
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!
Did you know that you can use cookie cutters for more than cookies? Use them to cut shapes into bologna and other cold cuts. Cut bread out for kids’ lunches or toast for breakfast. Cut pancakes or waffles for something different. Use a heart shaped cutter in the center of slice of bread, brown bread, break egg into center and cook in pan. Use them … Continue reading Spring Fun!
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
My daughter reminded me that I used to put fun things in their Easter baskets. Who says they have to be filled with candy? Who says it has to be a basket? Try something new this year when filling your child’s Easter baskets. It doesn’t have to be a basket at all! How about a dump truck filled with grass and goodies? Or a new … Continue reading Easter Basket Fun!
Do you think that formula companies undermine breastfeeding moms? Do you think that hospitals and doctors offices shouldn’t hand out samples of formula to breastfeeding moms? Some people think that formula companies target breastfeeding mothers, when in reality they target mothers in general. I can see how a mother would feel like formula companies are undermining a breastfeeding mother, but if you are set on … Continue reading Formula Companies Underminding Breastfeeding?
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
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 