As we come out of the pandemic shutdown parents are rightly concerned about the lasting impact on our children. As with anything relating to kids, it’s best to look at the effects by age group. For the youngest children, those that may have been born during this time or were young toddlers the most profound impact will be seen in the development of their socialization skills and their ... Read the Post
Parenting Little Ones Post COVID
Busy life, busy times
Gawrsh, life has been busy! ( In a good way.) My oldest, Jonathan, who is almost 17 is busy with his music. He is getting ready to made a recording of a couple of his songs wih his band. He is a little bit sad, as his girlfriend (a girl I do approve of, thank heavens) left for Italy for a foreign exchange student program, and Jonathan is missing her. He doesn't like to hear me say the old saying, ... Read the Post
Potty Drama!
I don't what's going On!!!!!! My three year old, who was fully potty and poopy trained is NOW wanting to be back in diapers! I just do not get it. I thought we were doing everything right, But my little guy, who was obsessed with going potty on the toilet has lost interest.Part of me is sighing with selfish relief, because Braxton was 'going potty' every five minutes. He seemed to think that ... Read the Post
From Toddler to Teen…..which is easier?
Today I took my daughter to a swimming party in our old town of Molalla, where they were greatful to meet up with old pals since we hadn't seen them for a few months. When we got to the pool I felt a slight twinge of guilt that I wasn't planning to take Braxton into the water, but quickly was reminded as to why I don't like to take him out to do anything much in public, as he threw a giant ... Read the Post