Tag Archives: Kids

Discovering Nonfiction

Knowledge is power. We live in the Information Age. You’ve heard all the clichés… the fact is that it is important for kids to learn to enjoy the sense of wonder and mastery that comes from research. Continue reading

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Birthday Parties…Yeah! (or maybe not)

Birthday Parties are fun right?   Well, maybe if you’re the birthday girl or boy and you aren’t planning the party.  As the birthday Mom or Dad birthday parties aren’t so much fun. First, you have to determine where to have … Continue reading

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Bandaids Aren’t Just for Boo-Boo’s

DId you know that bandaids can be used for more than covering a boo-boo, ouchie, cut or scrape In my house – bandaids are a panacea – a cure all for everything from boredom to an actual cut.  I never … Continue reading

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Equally Shared Parenting – Myth or Reality?

I’m writing this the day after my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary…and I’m feeling pretty lucky to be married to such a great man! Have you ever heard of a term called Equally Shared Parenting?  The term is … Continue reading

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Featured Service: Little Gym of Exton, PA

My little girl is a Beast and my oldest daughter is a Funny Bug.  It sounds silly, but it’s a lot of fun.  We’ve become a Little Gym family. If you’ve never been – the Little Gym is a gymnastics … Continue reading

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Shaving Cream Party!

Ever need something fun to do with your kids and don’t have a lot of time and energy to make it happen?  I was super excited to see this video from Classy Mommy with a great activity – and all … Continue reading

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Summer Fun

It’s summer – which you of course already know…but that’s besides the point.  For parents, summer means nights when it doesn’t get dark until after bedtime – that creates special challenges when it comes to putting your kids to sleep. … Continue reading

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Reading at Riley’s Reads

I love to read.  As my mother tells the story – I used to spend a lot of time in my room and books were my only friends.  I think there might be some truth to that…but that’s a different … Continue reading

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What to do when the “perfect” childcare situation isn’t so perfect anymore?

I’ve run into an issue that has been troubling me for some time now.  My daughter is enrolled in what I at one time considered the perfect pre-school program.  I’m a believer in the school’s philosophy, the location is perfect … Continue reading

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4th of July

For me, the 4th of July signals summer. Regardless of how hot it has been leading up to it, or how many ears of corn we’ve cooked and eaten, the 4th is the day. I love it – there is … Continue reading

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