Car potty for emergencies + change of clothes in car. Patience. That is pretty much it. It gets better. =) DS potty learned at 26m with a newborn. Better now than later. -)
What a helpful thread. I really appreciate the book recommendations.
DS is turning 6 and reading well but there is no way I would allow him to read my beloved HP yet, not even the first. I just think the themes are way too...
My kids are 3 and 5 and I just accept the dirt. Dirty clothes in a five year old are signs of an active, joyful life. We work on napkins/hand washing/art supplies but it is totally normal to get really dirty every day. I am not sure...
We go to most parties and we get invited to a lot. Many of them are gift-free and I got into the habit of never bringing gifts. The kids don't really associate birthdays = bring gift, which I like. Now, we go to more parties with gifts...
I don't think this is a job worth saving but assuming you really need it to work, I'd do the following.
Contract that outlines care standards that you need to adhere to, when you are not available to care (outline specific...
I don't have any direct advice but I wanted to let you know that you aren't the only person dealing with this opressive/obsessive level of love. My MIL is very similar in this regard and she lives 20 minutes. Before the grandkids were...
Older kids usually go to "camps" over the summer either cheaper options offered by city parks and rec programs or ymca. Or rotate through more expensive camps at a variety of schools. Or visit family out of state. Or stay home alone....
