One of the harder decisions we've had to make as a couple is whether or not we were done having kids. Since I was young, I was convinced I would have four. I had come from a Catholic family of three. Whenever we ended up in the balcony of the church, I would count the kids per family in each pew. It seemed four was about average. I loved babysitting and loved the … [Read more...] about Done Having Kids: Parents Share When They Knew
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3 SIMPLE Ways to Foster Language Development in Infants
Do you want to give your baby the best start linguistically? Check out these 3 research supported SIMPLE ways to foster language development in infants! My university courses on child development were undoubtedly my favourite. Of those, the courses on language development had me fascinated! Before taking said courses, I had no idea … [Read more...] about 3 SIMPLE Ways to Foster Language Development in Infants
10+ Ways To Be More Present Parenting Every Day
We're on the Autobahn of information and response times. The turn around on correspondence is seemingly instant. Social media is chalked full of what I want NOW. The majority of my entertainment is held in my back pocket or in my purse on a daily basis. My phone is the first thing I check before putting the car in drive and it's the last thing I see before I turn out the lights … [Read more...] about 10+ Ways To Be More Present Parenting Every Day
The Pull Of Parenthood
I was around the age she is now. I know it was then my dreams of her all began. I remember aspects of then clearly. Like when my mom took a photo of me in front of the playground and then held my hand as we made our way up the few steps to the old post office turned preschool. The quaint vintage building's high ceilings seemingly went on forever and the cloak room's hooks … [Read more...] about The Pull Of Parenthood