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I’ve heard it time and time again since I started working with young children 10 years ago, parents proclaiming “my child gave up napping at 2” (or 3 or whatever).  Whenever I hear these kinds …

Even though March is over and so is the official Kidney Disease Awareness month, I want to share the following story of a mommy whose little boy endured a kidney tumor, removal and chemo: Our …

I’ve used the term “developmentally appropriate” quite a few times when talking about young children, typical behavior, milestones and education.  The term is one often used in early childhood education settings to help explain what …

Sugarplum has recently become obsessed with being “big”.  Just this morning at the breakfast table she declared: “Mommy, I’m so big now!  Now the baby can come out.”  Then followed up with “And can I …

Hate is a very strong word that I try not to use too much in life and there aren’t many things I truly hate in life.  The list pretty much amounts to snakes, big spiders …