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The Smallest Survivors

Thursday, February 09, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

This is incredible. Amazing. Inspiring. The physical development of our kiddos from inception to delivery is freaking amazing. Seriously. Stop and think about it. You start with a sperm and an egg.  Months later, you get a kid with 10 fingers and 10 toes.  Okay, it isn’t quite as simple as that, but I tend to get a headac...

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Back-up?

Monday, February 06, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Do you have a back-up? I don’t, and I am wondering if I should. You see, we’re getting ready for a family adventure, a trip south for some fun in the sun for a couple of days. I’m hitting one of those big birthday numbers this year, and I am using the excuse for a multitude of meanderings. As we began to organize and sort clothes...

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Montessori School - Right For Your Child?

Thursday, February 02, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

When I first began considering preschools for my child, I never would have thought of a Montessori school. Quite frankly, I didn't know much about Montessori schools although I had learned about Maria Montessori in college. As it goes, I was with a group of friends, sharing our adventures of parenting, when someone brought up that they were lookin...

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The Most Important Skill

Monday, January 30, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Go ahead. Wave your magic wand. As a parent, you have the opportunity. What IS the most important skill you want your child to obtain? Why? As I trek down the path of parenthood, I often look at my little girl and ponder this question. I know the answer. If you've been reading this blog a bit (thank you!), this may sound familiar. Yes, I have...

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Re-Thinking Potty Training

Thursday, January 26, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Ah, the holidays. There were parties, presents, too much food, and potty training? Potty training? I had a friend whose goal over the holiday break was to toilet train her little man. She's savvy, she's smart (a teacher), and she had everything in place: rewards, make-it-fun, new undies, a plan to stick close to home, a timer, stickers. You...

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