Posts by t2009

It took some convincing, but my son totally went for the switch witch this year (he's 3). I actually let him keep half of his candy, so it didn't seem like a total loss to him (it ends up not being that much candy since we just...

I couldn't read this & not respond right away (though I only have time to right a quick response right now). Your son sounds a lot like mine & I was actually visiting to look for similar advice. DS is 3 & has started...

So now that I've started to learn more about Montessori & have seen my son's classroom a few times, I'm inspired to make our home more Montessori-friendly.    Primarily, I want to downsize the amount of stuff (toys...

Thanks, mbmb, for the encouragement. It's still rough but getting better. I think the hardest thing is that he seems genuinely sad. If it were just a crying fit or a tantrum, I'd just help him through it & get on. But it's really...

Hi there! My 3 1/2 yo DS just started at a Montessori school past week. He goes every day 8:30-11:30. He is having a tough time making the transition. A little background. DS has been home since birth with either me, DH or a sitter....

Thank you so much, mamas, for your replies. It's really encouraging to hear your families' experience. I'm slowly growing more attached to the idea of having an only child & letting go of my last lingering doubt. It feels like DH...

DS will be starting a Montessori primary program. He's 3. Does he need a backpack? I'm sure every school is different & I plan to ask at the open house next week but I'm just curious if it's an accross the board type of...

I use Intuit Payroll (may be the same as quicken) & through Costco I get it for ridiculously cheep -- like around $9/month.   This software does not specifically support household employees, so there is stuff that I must...

So DH & I are 99% sure we will not have another child. DH is more sure than I am. First, let me say that I love having a small family & can quickly come up with a list of reasons for not having another. ... That said, I am having one...

My last two batches of kombucha have had a very slight bitter aftertaste that is different from earlier batches. I'm wondering if it's somehow gone bad, though there's no mold visible? I basically use the recipe in NT, a 1-gallon glass...