I was caught off guard when my tween son told me he didn't want a party this year. To be honest it was a bit painful. In the past, he plans his party, months and months in advance. I've thrown him a birthday party from his 1st year of life, so I didn't know what to do myself when he said he didn't want one. So, how does one deal with this, when it happens? Well, I can tell you how I dealt with it. First, I went and cried--WHAT he doesn't want a party. Then I cried some more as I was ... continue reading...
Conflict Resolution: The One Thing Kids Should Remember
Below I share the one thing kids need to remember in the midst of conflict. The reality is--conflict is inevitable, no matter if you're two years old or 80 years old. The wonderful thing about conflict is it's not necessarily a bad thing and sometimes good can come out of it if handled in a healthy way. I was a counselor in a private school for kids from elementary- high school and I've trained adults and professionals on how to handle conflict. In most of the situations, one thing ... continue reading...
Mexican Chocolate Caramel Trifle
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PinThatTwist #CollectiveBias One of the lovely things I remember from my childhood was sipping on Mexican hot chocolate on cold winter days. The chocolatey, vanilla, cinnamon and spicy kick on my lips, was the perfect mix to warm me up. Back then I didn't realize that it was Mexican hot chocolate, I thought every kid had a cup of this goodness waiting for them when they walked in from ... continue reading...
Family Night: Sushi Making
My toddler asks if we can make sushi, every time we go to the grocery store. He's only had it once and he was quite small so I can't believe he remembers. I think he just likes saying the word, "Shushi", that's how he says it. I've avoided making sushi because in my mind it seemed like an overwhelming task. But I'm happy to report that it wasn't and it was actually fun. I'm glad we tried and we'll definitely make it again. Our kids LOVED it and ate it. Well, today was the ... continue reading...
Preschool Activity: Sticky Rainbow Collage
It's been raining on and off in our neck of the woods. So, today we made a rainbow collage, fluffy white clouds and lots of raindrops. My son loved that it was more of a scene than just an activity. He sat under it and I couldn't help but take some pictures. We've been on a language kick thanks to my 7-year-old son who loves learning new ways to say simple phrases. Last night we practiced saying greetings in Swahili. My toddler already knows his colors in English so we practiced the ... continue reading...
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