Get your children excited about our oceans and seas with this incredible tropical fish picture book for kids! How are fish different from mammals? What are the similarities between mammals and fish? Are fish as curious about us as we are about them? How can the same fish species look different depending on which ocean they are found? So many questions plus their answers are … [Read more...] about Tropical Fish Picture Book
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Books & Activities
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a favorite in our home. We read it every year at Halloween and our kids never seem to tire of it. This year I decided to do a bit more than read the original classic by Washington Irving. This year I wanted to add in a few activities to go along this famous folktale. My kids love reading books that coincide with the seasons and holidays. … [Read more...] about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Books & Activities
Why I Didn’t Yell When My Child Gave Herself A Hair Cut
This week my 4 year old daughter gave herself a hair cut. Yep, all of her lovely golden curls, that took nearly 3 years to grow, are now gone. But you know what? I didn't yell and I'm OK with it. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Why I Didn't Yell When My Child Gave Herself A Hair Cut I remember once when I was 9 … [Read more...] about Why I Didn’t Yell When My Child Gave Herself A Hair Cut
Helping Our Perfectionist Child
Perfectionism has reared its ugly head again. Not that it has ever completely left. Oh, no...but some days...weeks...months are easier than others. Helping Our Perfectionist Child Our son has been a perfectionist since he was a small child. Of all the things I could have passed on to my offspring...blue eyes, long legs, cunning wit...perfectionism and anxiety wouldn't have been on my list. As … [Read more...] about Helping Our Perfectionist Child
A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my links. This is at no cost to you. I only promote items that my family or I have used personally and have enjoyed. This week our three year old, Jade, decided she wanted to do some baking. It must be something about being newly turned three that gives one such independence. … [Read more...] about A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
An Autumn Walk
The temperatures have begun to drop and the leaves have begun to change. With these changes the children and I thought we would respond to autumn's call with a little walk in our neighborhood. We were surprised to find pink Camellias in bloom. Our daughter, Jade, found an interesting fungus on an old wooden stump. The children found an abundance of Acorns and Holly Berries. The sweet … [Read more...] about An Autumn Walk
Our Holiday on the Farm
This week the children and I decided to take a little holiday together. My husband couldn't come because he was needed at work. So the children and I left the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, for a short time, and enjoyed the green pastures and slow pace of my sisters farm. We arrived late in the afternoon and our daughter, Jade, immediately went out and about looking … [Read more...] about Our Holiday on the Farm
What If I Acted Like My Toddler
Our toddler, Jade, is the most precious little girl I have ever known. I know I'm biased, but I did give birth to her, so.....yeah. Anyway, as precious as this precocious little girl is I have begun to notice certain traits of hers that confound me. I mean, I don't remember my son behaving this way. Ever. Of course it's been five years since he was a toddler, so it is possible that I … [Read more...] about What If I Acted Like My Toddler
Image of the Week
Image of the Week At the Jones Bridge Trail over looking the Chattahoochee River with their blankies. … [Read more...] about Image of the Week
A Perfect Day at Nana’s House
We are celebrating two birthdays in the month of March...my husbands birthday is the 16th and his moms birthday is the 13th. Because the birthdays are so close together, we try to get together on the weekend of the birthdays each year. There is nothing better than spending time with the ones you love. So, this year we took the hour drive down to his moms house or as the kids call her "Nana … [Read more...] about A Perfect Day at Nana’s House