Category: ’Toddlers’

Five Ideas to Keep Babies and Toddlers Safe from Choking

May 14th, 2013 by Dionna - 9 Comments

The Twig

Ailia is the baby – and now toddler – for whom childproofing manuals are written. Her tendency to put foreign objects in her mouth has instigated three calls to Poison Control and one visit to the emergency room. Today I’m sharing some things that have helped us keep our mouther safe.

10 Ways to Make Earth Day a Part of Your Family All Year ‘Round

April 22nd, 2013 by Dionna - 2 Comments

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Teaching kids the message of Earth Day is the legacy we leave for all mankind. The most important thing for kids to know is that Earth Day is not one day of celebrating the Earth, but instead a reminder of what we should be doing all year long. Today Melanie of moksa organics shares 10 ideas your family can celebrate our Earth.

3 Activities to Help Instill a Healthy Self-Image in Your Child

October 9th, 2012 by Dionna - 11 Comments

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I want my children to love themselves inside and out. I also want them to be able to appreciate the bodies and humanness of others, regardless of size, shape, color, etc.

What Was I Thinking?!

September 28th, 2012 by Dionna - 5 Comments

Photo Credit: diegodiazphotography/Flickr

I had this whole post planned about how my child doesn’t think before he makes a mess. Then I discovered a mess of my own.

Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling: Informational Outline and Resource List

September 21st, 2012 by Dionna - 1 Comment

Photo Credit: Mona (used with permission)

I recently joined Patty Wipfler of Hand in Hand Parenting for a teleseminar on Preparing for Siblings. I shared information on how to make the transition easier for your child during pregnancy and immediately after birth, and Patty talked about building a healthy sibling relationship from birth and beyond. In…

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