Yesterday I talked about H.A.L.T. (Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, Tiredness) and how they might be related to our childrens' behaviors. Today I'd like...
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Behavior Triggers
Aug 4, 2011
Hungry. Angry. Lonely. Tired. I remember reading a little about H.A.L.T. on Simple Mom recently. Here is the snippet that clicked with me:See,...
Gotta make some changes
Jul 8, 2011
So I want to be a better mom. Well, sometimes I think it would be easier to get different children! Just kidding. I've actually been doing a lot of...
Observing
Jun 30, 2011
Have you ever stopped to observe your kids? I don't mean like a science experiment, but just sat back and watched them? How do they interact with...
The Mom I want to be
Jun 28, 2011
Did you catch my post from yesterday? This is sort of on the same thread, but maybe a little more rambling...I want to be the kind of mom who opens...
Back to the basics
Jun 27, 2011
Sometimes I get caught up in every day life and forget the little things. I don't mean things like giving hugs or sharing kind words. I mean the...
What I learned this year
Jun 17, 2011
My kiddos know what they want to learnMy youngest is strong-willedMy oldest is eager to learn new vocabulary and readily integrates it into his...
Thought for Thursday
Jun 16, 2011
Thought: Now that I'm this age am I old?My birthday is tomorrow. I'll be hitting another number ending in zero. For some reason I don't feel that...
One Mommy’s Snow thoughts
Mar 24, 2011
After some nice warm days at the end of last week we had a day full of snow falling today. This reminded me of something that came to mind when I...
Wordless Wednesday – Anniversary
Aug 18, 2010
Happy 17 yrs, Hubby!
Wordless Wednesday – Tired boys
Aug 4, 2010
Gramma!
Jun 7, 2010
Gramma visiting always makes for a fun time! This time the destination was the park around the corner.Sweet Pea usually runs around following Cutie...