these words were given to me years ago when i worked as a counselor at summer camp. they speak to my heart every time i read them. so i decided to make up a printable so i could put it on the wall in our preschool area. if they have an impact on you like …
co-sleeping and the family bed
hi. my name is andie. and i’m a co-sleeper. back when i taught preschool, and people would talk about having their baby/child sleep with them, i used to think “are you stinkin’ crazy?” and then Bear was born…. the first 4-5 months were rough {i’m not sure about the time, it was a sleep-deprived haze}. i …
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Tough Questions: Why Do People Have Different Skin Color?
I was putting Bear to sleep one night. I wanted wavy hair the next day, so i had piggy tail braids in my hair. he felt them, then asked, “Momma, why do you have braids like a black girl?” I froze. I could not form any words. It might have been the l o n g …
letting your child choose their own clothes
it’s not uncommon for me to go to the store with my son wearing one of his teenage sister’s shirts over his own Lightning McQueen jeans, work boots, and a Barbie microphone {see above pic}. allowing your child to pick their own outfits allows them to express themselves and assert their independence. being …
my happy hippie boy
This post was written as a contribution to the Boys Have Long Hair, Too Blog Carnival. The participating bloggers are sharing their experiences, struggles, and opinions surrounding having a son who has long hair. howoldisshe?whatanicelittlegirl!howareyou,princess? these are oh-so common statements Bear and i hear when we are out in public. he is 31/2 and has yet to get …
No Kid Hungry: take a minute, help save a child
join No Kid Hungry and myself in telling congress to protect federal nutrition programs taking action to help the children of our nation took me less than a minute. all you have to do is enter your voter info (name, address) and the form is automatically filled out with a message to your congressman you can …