TV and Montessori (and School, In General)
by Amalah
The “official” Montessori guidelines on TV time are really strict. But are they realistic?
Furby: The Yay to the Nay
by Ilana Wiles
Furby is back and is a supposed Hot Holiday Toy for 2012. My family, which includes an almost three year old, has lived with it for three weeks. Here’s our Furby recommendation.
Alpha Mom Parenting Book Club: The Five Love Languages Of Children
by Chris Jordan
When I read The Five Love Languages of Children years ago it truly revolutionized the way I parented my children. I remember there were several moments while reading when a light bulb would go off and I wanted to smack myself on the forehead for missing what seemed, in retrospect, so obvious. Rereading the book this time I was struck by how much I had forgotten
Potty Training In the Real World
by Amalah
Rome wasn’t built in a day. And most of the time potty training takes longer than that too.
Beginner Building Sets: The Yay to the Nay
by Ilana Wiles
Apparently, regular wooden blocks are SO TODDLER 2011 and I should get with the times. So this week my young child played with some of the more innovative beginner building sets to see what they offer.
Teaching Your Kids How To Care for Pets
by Wendi Aarons
Once kids are school-aged like mine, it’s reasonable to expect them to shoulder some pet care responsibility. However, keep in mind that, although they may want to handle something like the litter box or dog walking, they might not be ready just yet.











