This fall while at a larger group event for adults and children, my six-year-old was hanging onto my arm. The other kids, whom she all knew, were running and laughing together and having fun with their friends.
I tried to shake...
Recently, we were playing at a park we'd never been to across town. My three year old, LC, was happily climbing on the playground, and my almost two year old, Liam, was ambling around picking up leaves. I was...
As a new mom, I want to protect my little girl from all the hardships that may come in life. I logically know that I cannot do this, but the instinct to protect my child is strong. As a...
Not fond of surprises, we found out the sex of our first baby as soon as we were able to. I still can't fathom how people can go through their entire pregnancy without knowing the gender...by choice. I remember...
“How much money did I make?” This was the question my son asked his father this weekend while working in the yard. This was the question my five-year-old son asked after only three minutes of “work” – grabbing a...
The biggest misconception about gifted children is that they are always a joy to teach and are typically successful in the classroom. This is untrue. Gifted children can be obstinate, confusing, too emotional, too energetic, and too talkative. They...
I have a strong-willed daughter. I often joke that she came out fighting (see previous posts about her condition at birth), and she never stopped. My daughter and I share many interests, but our personalities I admit are rather different. Where...
This past week was a tough one. My plate was already full with my husband traveling and the kiddo home with me due to Spring Break. But of course, when it rains, it pours...midweek I got a call and learned...
After reading the recent post by Kathy about picking a preschool/Kindergarden, I had a startling realization. Short of divine intervention, that part of my parenting life is over. No more watching my children enter a classroom for the first...
How many of you have seen Elf on the Shelf pictures already floating around on Facebook? Are you one of the moms completely obsessed with bringing the Elf to life for your kids? The Elf has become yet another...
Jacksonville moms – I have blogged here about gifted children in the past, and a common question that I get is “what do I ask the teacher for?” It is hard to know what kinds of differentiation work in...
I spend the majority of my waking hours with my kids. I hug and kiss them, prepare snacks and lunches and plan activities every day. I’ve learned that they obviously love me, but also act differently around me then...