I love it when the seasons change. I mean, sure, it was still almost 100 degrees here on Wednesday but you can tell that the change is coming. It’s getting dark earlier and the light is shifting to a more golden hue. And, that means that I’m thinking about a

I hope that you and your family are making the most of this last official weekend of summer, although we thankfully actually technically still have a few weeks to go.  I’m not going to force you to read a Manners Monday post on a holiday. That just wouldn’t be polite.

Emotions in toddlers are a fireworks display to say the least. That’s why helping them understand how they feel and how to handle those powerful feelings is so important. These are skills that will benefit them for their entire lives. Two things that I discovered later in life were yoga

I don’t know about you but my kiddo is emotional. Like, really emotional. I’m not surprised. I come from a long line of overly emotional people and we’re proud of it! But, it’s tough for a pre-school aged child to identify what they’re feeling and why. That’s why I am

This week, for Manners Monday, we’re teaching our kids to kick the habit of using their hands to eat and to reach for utensils before reaching for a bite. Sure, for some foods it doesn’t matter like crackers or bread. But, in general, most foods should be eaten with utensils and