My five-year-old and three-year-old squabble over most things from the amount of applesauce they each have, to most toys and how much attention they get. I’m frustrated and really don’t know what to do. I feel like I play referee all day. First, relax. This is normal. Second, try and stay out of their disagreements. [...]
The tooth fairy is one of those magical myths I remember from my childhood. I imagined that a small fairy similar to Tinker Bell, only quieter, would come into my room while I was asleep and exchange my tooth for a shiny quarter. But now that I have my own kids, I feel like I [...]
How can I get my toddler to eat more vegetables on a daily basis? I’ve tried carrots, beans, pea pods, and edamame with no luck. First of all, this is normal and developmentally appropriate for your toddler. It is hard to get them to sit through a meal, never mind eat the healthiest components! One [...]
Preparing for the first day of school will make the transition a bit easier. My boys’ former preschool, Child’s Play, had great suggestions for helping kids get ready. We found more useful advice at PBS parents and Parents.com. Whether your kids are starting preschool or kindergarten or transitioning to a new grade or new school, [...]
I do not wish summer away and still look forward to many more beach days, cookouts, and outdoor music concerts, but I’m also starting to think about the upcoming school year. I am devoting this week at Kidoinfo to Getting Ready for School. I have compiled a list of books and useful things we need [...]
