Tag Archives: growth and development milestones
Raising an unspoiled child…how to strike that parenting balance
A spoiled child grows into an adult who feels entitled…how do you strike the balance between wants and needs as a parent? It is so difficult to see your child upset, disappointed, or wanting something that you don’t feel is necessary or maybe can’t afford. There were many days when I questioned whether we should …
Your Child’s Disappointments are Life Lessons
I will never forget standing next to our oldest daughter as her and my eyes searched the list of names of who made the “A” basketball team. Her 7th grade friends were on the list….but her name was not. I saw her shoulders slump and the tears come. My heart ached as I thought about …
Is my child reaching developmental milestones?
My husband and I went out to breakfast this morning and he was “flirting” with another girl! He is a sucker for cute cheeks and bright smiles. We saw a darling baby with both and a big bow headband to top it off! The parents allowed us to ooh and ahh over their precious daughter and …
Another New Milestone…the “Big Bed”!
If your little one has climbed out or attempted…it is time to transition to a “big bed”! Climbing out of a crib can be a dangerous feat! It must be the season…lots of toddlers heading to their new “big boy” or “big girl” beds. I have had so many questions lately about how this transition …
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