Posts by operamommy

Hi all, My 2.5 year-old is a big hitter. We've tried talking about and demonstrating gentle touches, showing him what else he can do when he's angry (i.e. hit a pillow, stomp feet, etc), walking away from him (I don't want to be...

My own experience as the mom of 4 kiddos has shown me that usually waiting till they're ready makes for a much for pleasant experience for all involved. btw my 2.5 year old has no interest at all right now. That's ok - he'll...

Hi all, My 4-year-old has been "homeschooled" using Montessori methods and materials for the last 1.5 years. He will going to kindy next year and I'm looking at all possibilities. Our public school (which is a good one) is...

I'm not an expert my any means, but here's what we do and our wet-on-wet paintings always come out beautiful. (actually, I matted and framed two of them as a gift for my husband to hang in his office - he says people come in all the...

Well, I'd just be honest! Greet them with welcoming smiles, tell them how excited you are about getting together, and confide that you are a bit nervous. I'm betting the other mamas are feeling the same way you are.

Hi all! My ds2, age 4, is scheduled to start kindy in the local public school next fall. It's a good school, I know that. My 2 older children went there so I'm comfortable with it. I've really been thinking about homeschooling a...

This year we are doing the "Something you want..." poem, but have changed the "something to wear" to "something to play or create with." That way we can do some art/craft supplies! My littles are ages 2...

*hugs* I'm sorry this is so stressful. I'm wondering though, is it really that big of an issue with your MIL, or is it some misplaced worry/anger over your finances? I can *totally* understand not wanting your daughter to wear super...

Thanks for the replies! I had totally forgotten about polishing, and coincidentally ds2 just made a fairy from a wooden peg doll the other day.

Hi all! I want to start including more handwork in our weekly rhythm and am looking to compile a "go-to" list for when I'm planning projects for my soon-to-be 5 y/o ds2. My ideas so far are: candle rolling beeswax...