Tag Archives: gentle discipline

Toddler Nap Woes

Posted on September 6, 2012 by carrie

Ruby almost always comes to me and asks me to change her diaper when she’s poopy.  Sometimes, though, she starts asking me to “Change the poop” when she passes gas, pre-poop, which is what she did today. So I told … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Laryngitis

Posted on September 4, 2012 by carrie

I think it would be ideal if a mom lost her voice at least once a year. As a reminder. This morning, after a couple of weeks of sore throat, my voice was all froggy and croaky, then pretty much … Continue reading →

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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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{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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A Baby Wearing Story

Posted on October 12, 2011 by carrie

It’s International Babywearing Week. My babywearing story began 13 years ago, when my oldest son was just a couple of days old. Someone had given me a front pack baby carrier, and it had a million buckles and straps. It … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding the Older Baby

Posted on July 5, 2011 by carrie

The other day, I talked with a lovely couple as they walked around my neighborhood with their 11 month old twins in a tandem stroller. I congratulated the mom for breastfeeding twins. She told me that she wanted to continue … Continue reading →

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Attitude Control

Posted on June 8, 2011 by carrie

I sent out a tweet this morning. I’m reading the Duggar’s second book, A Love That Multiplies. In it Michelle emphasizes the importance of her attitude, and how it sets the tone for the children. Of course, that’s not news … Continue reading →

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Kids and Errands

Posted on May 27, 2011 by carrie

Today I had to go out and get my car tag renewed. As usual I had a few kids in tow. Shortly after we got into line, a mother entered with 2 small kids. The younger, a little boy of … Continue reading →

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How To Unspoil Your Child

Posted on October 12, 2010 by carrie

When I got a review copy of this book I was quite excited to read it. While I don’t consider any of my children spoiled, I was currently struggling with one of my kids who was clearly in a phase … Continue reading →

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Quiet Time

Posted on July 20, 2010 by carrie

Quiet Time One of the most helpful routines I’ve added to our day since baby’s arrival is an hour long “Quiet Time”. Do your kids still nap? None of mine do (except, of course, the baby). Every Mom grieves the … Continue reading →

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