When I was in college I had a friend who had a habit of being overly critical, or judgemental, about everything. We would go through the mall or sit around campus and just people watch. I noticed how quickly she critiqued a person’s clothes, facial expression, haircut, gait, etc. I felt awful listening to her […]
Parenting
The Story in My Pocket
Children enjoy stories, whether the story stems from a book theme, family adventure, or even just on a whim. As a child I loved hearing the story of how my parents met told over and over. No matter how many times I heard it, it always made me feel special inside. I especially enjoyed the […]
Same Old, Same Old
Do you have a favorite routine in your day? Perhaps it’s your morning coffee…or sitting down with a good book after a long day at work. Maybe your favorite routine is just sitting back and doing nothing during the very few precious minutes you get during the day when somebody is not asking you for […]
Preschool Check-in
Back in the fall I wrote about my feelings and worries about sending my oldest off into the world of preschool. While my wife and I had a lot of mixed emotions at the time, we knew it was the right choice for him and that he was ready. I thought a few months in […]
Serve and Return: The importance of ongoing communication with your baby
Babies are born wired for language and communication, especially from the nurturing adults around them. They communicate with us through crying, cooing, babbling, gestures, etc. Although their efforts may not yet be pronounced words, nonetheless, they are still attempting to communicate a need or a want. It’s our job as parents to be in tune […]