by Sparks | Mar 23, 2015 | Home Life, Parenting
Kids have funny hangups, starting from toddlerhood on up, particularly with food. Whether it’s texture, color, taste or appearance, food has a way of taking shape in a child’s mind, and we don’t always understand it. We have found some funny food hangups we thought...
by Sparks | Mar 16, 2015 | Parenting
Your child is in preschool. He shows an interest in reading, interacts with other children, pays attention to the teacher and works on assigned activities. You are proud of him. But is he ready for Kindergarten? The question is a common one, especially for parents...
by Sparks | Feb 24, 2015 | DIY, Home Life, Parenting
Winter has been particularly cold here in the D.C. Metro area. While the season conjures up images of playing in the snow, building forts and having snowball fights, there are times when it is just too frigid to go outside. For those days, it can be fun to bring a...
by Sparks | Feb 3, 2015 | Home Life, Parenting
As adults, we might get a little bored with them, but then again, it’s not about us, right? It’s about the kids, and kids need routine. Studies show that children thrive when they have routines, and parents can attest that when their children are “off,” it’s often...
by Sparks | Nov 26, 2014 | Home Life, Parenting
How many times have you wished someone would understand how you are feeling? No matter our age, we all need to know we aren’t alone in experiencing the emotions we do. The need begins in childhood, and it can only be met if we receive and give empathy. Empathy is a...
by Sparks | Oct 30, 2014 | Parenting
It can be heartbreaking, having your children cry when you drop them off at daycare. You know they are in a great place where they are loved, but still, guilt can creep in, and you start questioning how you could better deal with transitioning from home to the...
