It's been a crazily long time since I blogged here... and I am feeling guilty.  In fact, so guilty I am scared I'll be rejected...

Though please don't - I am nice really!

However, it has been a crazy time too.  If I'm honest, probably the worst couple of years of my life.  Not that you need to know about those.

And also the best too.  

I have now published a novel, and I am really excited.  You can follow links to find it if you so wish (it is warm and funny and…

Nutrition Facts for Parents – a Guest Post by Alex White

Sometimes your kids perform a trick that is so special, so cool and so funny that you have no choice but to share. Well, that is not necessary true for what I am about to share with you. However, my kids did perform a little trick last night that made me fall over in fits of hysteria, please keep in mind that my sense of humor equates to that of a 12 year old boy. You have been warned. 

Check out the YouTube video…

Ok…so a 13-year-old boy had a lot to say about creativity and education these days and I really hope you will check him out first and foremost:

http://thinkjarcollective.com/articles/13-year-old-on-creativity-and-hackschooling…

For Mother's Day: A Letter to My Children

Being a mother is the most challenging, and rewarding, experience of my life. You have taught me what it means to be unconditionally loved, how to unconditionally love another, to want something better for someone else than what I want for myself, and helped me understand who I am in ways I don’t know that I would have ever…

“You might be a little better than average.”

I had asked my dad what he thought of my singing voice and that was his reply: a step above average. I remember this moment vividly, since as a preteen I took it as a cruel insult. How dare he!

I’ve always loved to sing, and being musically inclined, I can indeed carry a tune. But I am not destined to live life defined as “a singer,” and Dad (a musician) knew that.

Did his critique…

Like so many things affecting their children, parents tend to disagree on whether sex, sexual orientation or religion should be taught in school. Well, this mom (and an RD) often wonders if nutrition should be taught in school.

Teachers are not experts in nutrition nor are they educated about pediatric or adult nutrition as part of their college curriculums. Yet, many classroom teachers are giving lessons on “calories, good…

Do you remember playing Ring Around the Rosie as a child?  I do!  I remember playing this game when I was fairly young.  When my son came home from daycare a few days ago saying “posies, posies” while grabbing his older brother’s hand.  I was trying to figure out what he was talking about.  My son would grab…

Do you want your child to be polite in public?  Do you want them to say “please” and “thank you” when they are offered things?  If so, it is important that you begin teaching your child how to have appropriate manners early on.  In fact, the earlier you begin teaching your child the better off you will be in…

Are you looking for a visual guide to make sure your little ones are getting the adequate amount of nutrients through a variety of food choices?!?  If so, An Apple A Day’s Children’s Nutrition Tracker is the perfect item for you!

• The tracker is setup to follow all guidelines of MyPyramid and you will begin each day with all doors open.  As your child consumes a suggested serving, they close the door in that column.  It is a fun, interactive way for your…

A Baby Boy Gone, But Not Forgotten

When I came across this Facebook page for International Bereaved Mother’s Day I was hit with a wave of sadness. The memories…

You can always find nice things at Brighton. My 10 year old gave this key chain to me for Christmas, he picked it out himself. The other side has the words teacher, chef, coach, nurse, counselor, gardener, driver, decorator,…

Todd Millar, past volunteer President of Hockey Calgary, has written a book entitled, “Moron:  the Behind the Scenes Story of Minor Hockey”.  As a past Hockey Mom, I’ve witnessed some of the behaviors that he describes.  One incident occurred when our boys’ were scheduled to play and we were watching the Div One game that was finishing.  Some of the parents of the other teams were banging on the plexiglass and swearing at the officials.  Slyly, we parents all looked at each other and were…

Are you a runner? Is your spouse? What do you do with the kids on race day?

Here are some great ideas to make race day an event the runners and little ones in your family will look forward to!

http://runningtheraceb4me.com/2013/04/30/race-day-with-young-kids/

Dedicated to the moms who attended the“Citibabes Nutrition Lunch and Learn” with Laura Cipullo on Wednesday, April 19^th

So the fish sticks are still a “stinking” issue at our house! As I have shared in previous blog posts—especially “Something More than…

Yesterday when I went to pick up my son from daycare, he was playing and having a great time.  The teacher was letting all of the kids in his classroom play with puzzles and my son was trying very hard to get the puzzle pieces into the right spot.  It was fun to watch him play and learn a new skill.  I…

I recently spent an afternoon with a good friend, who has a toddler.  While we were talking about parenting she told me her son has started biting his baby brother.  My friend said nothing she or her husband had tried is working.  Her son bit another child at childcare this week for the first time

Biting is a behavior that many toddlers display at one time or another.  It can be something that makes the adults feel frustrated and helpless.  There is hope! 

Whenever a child is…

Need something else to do with your child's artwork other than stuffing it in a box or tossing it in the trash? Use it as a ministry to someone...

Check out how on my full post:

http://mommyministry.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/using-your-childs-artwork-to-minister-to-others/