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(My) Milestone Monday: Why I Let My Nanny Go

I’m going to do a complete 180 here.  I got rid of my nanny and my life is easier. This is  contrary to my post a few months ago when I wrote about why full-time help is necessary. It has taken me...

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When Do You Begin Toddler Chores?

Fia loves tasks. Especially fun ones. Anything from helping me water plants to putting her stuffed animals to sleep. We had a little parent-teacher conference (yes, she’s 3. In preschool), and they...

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Is My Toddler Anxious? Shy? Or Is This Normal?

I don’t get it. When Fia is at home she is the most outgoing, funny, confident 3 1/2 year old. When we have her best friend Teddy over, she is just as gregarious. One on one or with just a few of her...

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Fia’s Preschool Dilemma

This is such a stupid dilemma I can’t believe it’s taking up brain-space. But here goes. Fia is starting at a Montessori preschool in a few weeks. I know she will be sad leaving her current one.  So...

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When To Start Preschool?

Emmett is 18 months. He’s a super active and happy baby. He absolutely loves going to the playground–not only to slide, but to also be around other kids his age. He is definitely a people person. But...

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When To Start Time-Outs?

I’ve said it before, but I think I’m going to be saying this for a long, long time. I can’t grasp how the male species has survived. This, after having a boy. An 18-month old boy. A boy who has turned...

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My Preschool Jitters And Fall Feelings

The smell of fall invokes motivating emotions in me. On the east coast it is the smell of football season, leaves changing, school starting. It always makes me want to recharge my batteries, clean my...

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My Preschool Decision With Emmett

Any preconceived notions I had about raising gender-neutral kids went out the window when I had a boy. While Fia has always been a girl with an adventurous, tomboy spirit, she has also had this soft,...

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Why I Made The Right Parenting Decision

It feels so good when you know you made the right call as a parent. That’s how I feel about our decision to start Emmett in preschool 2 days a week. I already think he’s calmer. He is so stimulated...

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The Evening Mom Blahs

I find that right around 5 pm, when dinner is looming and the kids are typically at their worst, my mentality starts to shrivel. It’s why I founded The Failure Hour 2 years ago, but have been a...

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