Category Archives: Mothering

The Trouble With Mama Berenstain

Posted on May 14, 2012 by carrie

I have a love/hate relationship with the popular Berenstain Bears series of books. You know the ones. Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Brother and Sister Bear, and the latest addition, Honey Bear. These books find their way into my home somehow. … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurial Kids

Posted on May 4, 2012 by carrie

I love it when my kids show a tendency towards entrepreneurship. One of the things I hope to accomplish by homeschooling is helping them to think outside the box when it comes to making money (which seems essential this day … Continue reading →

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The Good News About 27 Weeks

Posted on May 3, 2012 by carrie

Don’t you just love these “how your baby is doing” emails from places like BabyCenter.com? I mean, aside from the fact that each week the fantasy mother drawn in the picture looks like she merely has bad gas or is … Continue reading →

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Occupational Hazards of Motherhood

Posted on April 27, 2012 by carrie

The other day I did something that looked a little like this: Source: clipartandpicture.blogspot.com via Bonnie L. on Pinterest   Except, with a third trimester belly. And a skirt. And a toddler flying through the air.  Here’s the setup. Ruby … Continue reading →

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Help This Reader: Breastfeeding and Potty Training

Posted on April 18, 2012 by carrie

Occasionally I get questions from readers. Instead of answering directly with just my thoughts, I like to get the mom’s permission to post here and get your wisdom. What advice or tips would you give? Leave them in the comments … Continue reading →

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{pretty, happy, funny, real}

Posted on March 29, 2012 by carrie

I’m joining Like Mother Like Daughter’s {pretty, happy, funny, real} meme today. I thought of titling this week’s post “Buzz/Kill”. After reading you’ll see why it fits. {pretty} My neighborhood is absolutely beautiful this time of year. The trees and … Continue reading →

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How To Get Your Kids To Love Reading

Posted on March 28, 2012 by carrie

Reading is the key to learning. When a child enjoys reading, the whole world is open to him. He can educate himself and learn anything. I’ve been fortunate that my children love reading. I suppose the apple doesn’t fall far … Continue reading →

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Why Teach Your Kids To Cook?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by carrie

I’m a firm believer in teaching kids how to cook. While it’s not always easier, or faster, or even simpler in the short term, it’s definitely better in the long term. Which is true of many aspects of parenting, no? … Continue reading →

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Wooing Your Toddler To Babywearing

Posted on March 16, 2012 by carrie

When Ruby was just over a year old and began walking well, she started rejecting the sling. This was a real surprise to me, since my other babies had been quite happy to be worn well into their third year … Continue reading →

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Kids, Chores and Allowances

Posted on March 14, 2012 by carrie

After reading and responding to a comment Candi left on yesterday’s post (about accomplishing those weekly and monthly cleaning chores), I realized it’s been ages since I wrote about kids, chores and allowances. I’m pretty opinionated on this topic, and … Continue reading →

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