Baby Steps: A Step by Step Conversation about Your Child's Development

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Three in the Bed

Thursday, July 29, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Zzzzzzzzz...Sleep. I've written a lot about it: www.planningfamily.com/blog/sleeping-like-a-baby/ www.planningfamily.com/blog/sleep/ Why? Why not? If the kiddo isn't sleeping, chances are, neither are you. Without sleep, no one feels good. It's also essential for development. In our house, we've been *pretty* lucky. *Most* nights, I can't com...

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Safe & Secure

Monday, July 26, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

When it comes to thoughts, opinions, and pet peeves regarding child development, I have no shortage. Perhaps that is why this blog continues...I have plenty to say. When it comes to child development, there are so many directions to go. From a newborn's physical growth, to the magnificient (and, sometimes "challenging") emotional-social d...

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The Big Race

Thursday, July 22, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

I admit it. I haven't registered for that yoga class yet (www.planningfamily.com/blog/happy-mothers-day/). But today, I took a step in the right direction. I took a step towards caring for myself. Yes, here I go on my soapbox. Again. Are you taking care of yourself? We all know that it is true and somehow, it seems that it is one of the ...

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Dealing with Death

Monday, July 19, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

I hate writing about the subject of today's blog. Some things about development and life simply suck. I happen to think death is one of them. When the munchkin was 2 1/2 years old, our kitty Stimpy died. Stimpy was one of my first babies, back from my days in college. She was the cat found by my then boyfriend (now, hubby) . She lived with me...

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Bribery

Thursday, July 15, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

If you have a toddler in your life, I know you'll understand this rambling. There is nothing quite as sweet as your infant - from the first minutes you hold them in your arms to their first smiles, coos and the day they have grown so strong they are sitting up on their own. It's all so darn magical. Don't get me wrong, yes, it was still work...

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