Category: Parenting
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These days are the greatest
Since I have shared some of the really difficult days, I want to share some of the best days too. 🙂 Today we enjoyed one of the first days of spring, here in Montana. We got to play at a park with friends in the m orning, and then went to a duck pond and…
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How 1-year-olds are the best teachers
This week I have been noticing how my child has an amazing capacity to help me enjoy the present moment more than I ever have before. So I want to just take a moment to say thanks for all he does. 1. When I follow his lead, I am so much more present to the…
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Healthy yam pancakes
This recipe is great for a healthy gluten-free breakfast and/or snack. This recipe was adapted from a recipe in a great book called “Super Nutrition for Babies” (which you can find on Amazon). It is filled with ideas that are considered easier on young digestive tracks, and yet – still yummy! Here is the fabulous recipe…
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What to do when your 1-year-old won’t get in the car seat
This is a tiny example of using the Positive Discipline tool of “Connect before you correct”. I am NOT saying this will always work, but I had a tiny success moment the other day and thought I would share it, in case it could help another parent. We were leaving Music Together class (where my…