Tag Archives: toddler

Self-soothing and differentiation

  I am an intuitive and sensitive person by nature.  It can be a positive ability to be able to sense others’ emotions and moods.  But what we do with that energy is what I want to talk about here. … Continue reading

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Parenting with presence

Who among us can say we are perfect parents? I know I could be more patient and more present with my daughter.  After their basic needs are met, our children really only need US… our attention and our respect.  Some … Continue reading

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Replaying some old favorites

I thought I’d share with you a few of my past posts that are getting a lot of traffic lately. The first is timely, since Sukkot is this week. Sukkot arts and crafts: toddler style.  You’ll find a few arts … Continue reading

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Accepting what is

 “Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone… The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials.”  ~Lin Yutang, Chinese writer and educator I receive a daily parenting message that … Continue reading

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Finding moments of perspective

I am trying to enjoy the beauty and the challenge that is motherhood for me.  There have been several recent articles about balancing the chaos and exhaustion of parenthood with moments of realization that these early years are fleeting and … Continue reading

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A child’s heart

I just have to share a few things that have recently struck me about this whole mothering thing.  I am seeing my heart walk around outside my body and sometimes that can be quite painful and heartwearming at the same … Continue reading

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