© Eugenio Marongiu The New Year is typically a time of reflection, anticipation of a fresh start, and hope for the future for many of us. I for one was extremely glad to put a bow on 2014 and pack it up. There were many blessings (like the birth of our sweet daughter Esther!), but…
Parenting
How to Care for Your Child’s Curly Hair
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here. The following is a guest post from my sister, Jessica Burke. We have some curls around my house. A lot of crazy hair going on around here! When I was a child, my hair was a coarse texture with some body but as…
Fun Game to Teach Children Their Phone Number
*This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure page here. One of the things we’ve been working on this week is having our five year old daughter learn my cell phone number. I feel so much better now that she knows it and will be able to contact me on my phone. While we…
Affirming Your Child’s Worth
I sat at the computer and felt the familiar tap of a child in need on my arm. I don’t remember what that need was now, or if it really even was a need other than to have mama’s attention for a story, but I clearly remember what happened after our conversation two years…
Dear UPS Driver, I Am So Sorry…
Dear UPS Driver, I’m sure delivering a package to our home today delivered its own surprise to you. I am so sorry my two year old was standing unclothed at the door when you made the stop. I can only imagine the thoughts that were running through your head at this shock. I promise…
