Felt Birthday Hats, you can also find them on Etsy.com
Pelé is turning 2 next week and so are many of his friends. This post is not a judgment in any way– growing up, I happily received party bags with plastic 5 cent bubble gum machine favors as much as the next kid. But this is a new age and we know too much for me not to try to instill certain values of moderation, simplicity, and conservation (in terms of landfill contribution and understanding that toys, dishes, paper should not be thought of as disposable). I think that Continued…
Posted in Generalizations.
On another mother’s forum, a mom posed the question, “Do Boys get a bad Rap?”. This was prompted by the same question asked on a recent Momversation (online video dialogue). I think they do. Growing up, I went to an all girls camp, lived in an all girls boarding house for HS, and almost went to a college for women. All that to say that so much of my upbringing evolved around empowering women and feeling empowered. I often came across the “us and them” rhetoric and may have fallen prey to it while I was younger. The older that I get, the farther my pendulum strays from feminism into the realm of humanism. Continued…
Posted in Children, Parenthood.
Tagged with parenting.
By Mamae
2009 September 10
I’ve been composing this list for quite some time now and now that my friends are now having children, I thought this might be a helpful resource. Please feel free to add your favorite First Year Toys in the comments for those searching for gifts or just for toys for their little ones. I’ve already begun the 2nd year list.
If these toys are not located at your local toy store (I’m strongly behind supporting local small business in your community first) I suggest www.oompa.com for your alternative toys. They also have great reviews from parents who own the toys. Continued…
Posted in Children.
We’re at the final stretch for summer and we’re looking forward to a busy and relaxing fall. One thing that’s been on my mind for a great many months has been preschool. There is so much fuss surrounding it– I’m starting to feel like my search for college was a bit easier than this. There are so many terms that are tossed around and so much to consider. For instance, what is you child’s fit? Should his preschool be play-based or learning based? Which learning method do you subscribe to? Maria Montessori? Alfie Kohn? Reggio Emilia? Waldorf? Local? 1/2 day? Full day? How many days a week? What is your child’s overall temperament? Will he thrive in a large classroom? Small? Are you opposed to early reading and math? Continued…
Posted in Children.
Tagged with family, Preschool.
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