Archive for January, 2010

Riders on the (Tantrum) Storm

January 27th, 2010 by Dionna - 19 Comments

Kieran has been exceptionally tantrumless for the first 25 months of his life. Yes, he has screamed and cried. Once he fell and halfheartedly writhed on the ground. He’s even pulled the limp rag doll trick once or twice – letting his arms go up lifelessly so we almost drop…

The Old Grey Cats Are Sleeping

January 26th, 2010 by Dionna - 2 Comments

In my quest to create weekly activity schedules for Kieran, I have checked several books out from our local library for inspiration. The one I am reading today is called Musical Games, Fingerplays and Rhythmic Activities for Early Childhood. As the name implies, the book is full of over 100…

January Link Love

January 25th, 2010 by Dionna - 7 Comments

I have decided to start a monthly post referring you to some sites/articles/posts that I’ve found helpful, amusing, and/or otherwise redeeming in some way. If you know of something you think might be worthy of inclusion, comment or email! ___________ Before I start with the links please check out my…

Ugly Cake

January 24th, 2010 by Dionna - 13 Comments

It may not look like much, but this cake is so disgustingly delicious it should come with a warning label. If you find yourself needing a logical reason to make it, take heart in the fact that chocolate has proven health benefits. And, well, caramel is just good. Ingredients 1…

February Carnival of Natural Parenting: Call for Submissions

January 23rd, 2010 by Dionna - Comments Off

Our first Carnival of Natural Parenting was filled with astounding writers and inspiring parenting stories, so we hope you’ll join us for the second carnival in Feburary! Your co-hosts are Lauren at Hobo Mama and Dionna at Code Name: Mama. There’s a new web form to fill out this month, so…

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