Archive for June, 2010

Toddler Storytelling Activities and Keepsakes

June 24th, 2010 by Dionna - 11 Comments

When we were first dating, I would often cuddle up to Tom and implore, “tell me a story!” Telling stories was a fun way to get to know each other, and later it could break up the monotony of a busy week or provide entertainment for one of our many…

The Joys of Breastfeeding a Toddler #12

June 23rd, 2010 by Dionna - 41 Comments

Today I am pleased to host a guest post by Kristin, artist and mama of three. You can normally find Kristin over at Intrepid Murmurings, where she writes and photographs her attempts to embrace motherhood, nurture creativity, and maintain sanity while raising twin toddlers and a preschooler. Here is her…

Allowing Toddlers to Choose Compassion

June 22nd, 2010 by Dionna - 16 Comments

Kieran half ran, half stumbled down the small hill that separated us from his new favorite place on Earth: the baseball diamond. A ball in one hand, a bat in the other, a Royals hat on his head to shield his eyes from the scorching sun that was slowing baking…

Carnival of Nursing in Public: Call for Submissions

June 21st, 2010 by Dionna - 31 Comments

It seems like we can never go more than a few weeks without a mother breastfeeding her child in public making the headlines. In the last three months alone a Denver, CO mother created a stir when she nursed her newborn daughter at a Colorado Rockies game; a Tampa, FL…

Kardashian’s Call to Cover Up

June 19th, 2010 by Dionna - 83 Comments

EWW Im at lunch,the woman at the table next 2 me is breast feeding her baby w no coverup then puts baby on the table and changes her diaper ~Playboy Model Kim Kardashian via Twitter 6/18/10 Oh? You are venturing into the parenting world, Kim? Please, share with us your…


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