Fiction Fridays: Press Here
Kids hate being told what to do, yet they love Simon Says. There’s something about turning it into a game that makes all directives silly and fun. Press Here, by Herve Tullet, plays… Read More
Monthly Archive: August, 2012
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Contained Chaos: Umbrella Monster
Okay, there was probably a better way to label this (umbrella tree, fun centerpiece, and beach themed craft to name a few…), yet the three year old insists it is an… Read More
News in Parenting: Concerning Chemicals in School Supplies
Pencils, Pens, Markers, Notebooks, Backpacks, Lunchboxes, Pencil Case, Binder. That’s only a snippet of what’s on your child’s list for new school supplies this fall. We all know this stuff will help expand… Read More
Cooking with Abby: 3.2.1. Cupcakes
These super simple cupcakes are plastered all over pinterest nowadays. Luckily, Abby’s Grandma took the initiative to put the mix together for us, so Abs and I (and let’s be honest, it’s way… Read More
Exclusive Interview with Beverly Hills Nanny, Amanda Averill Part 1
How did you get involved with the nannying industry? What piqued your interest in chlidcare? I started out babysitting as soon I was allowed to be certified by the city of West Bend… Read More
Fiction Fridays: Searching for Mary Poppins
Searching for Mary Poppins is exactly that: a book about various mothers’ searches for Mary Poppins (aka the perfect nanny). But it goes much further than that. This book, which is made up… Read More
Contained Chaos: Footprints in the Sand
School supplies line the aisles at Target, the water at the lake has become cooler, and you find yourself grabbing a long sleeved shirt for your late night walks. Fall is encroaching… Read More
News in Parenting: The Reality of Brain Food
A recent study published by the European Journal of Epidemiology has found that a young child’s diet has an affect on their IQ later in life. The study, which followed 7,000 children from age… Read More
Cooking with Abby: Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Toady’s recipe was found at the request of the three year old. When asked what she wanted to make today, Abby’s response was (and should I have been surprised?) chocolate milk. Since… Read More
Monday’s Ramblings: Child’s Own Studio
A child’s creativity is so unique and priceless that as adults we sometimes want to capture it like the fireflies of the night, securing it in a mason jar, ever to be amazed… Read More
