August 2009

parenting

Simple As That: End of Summer Reflection

by Megan

photo by Vik Nanda We are fast approaching Labor Day which traditionally marks the end of the summer season. Today’s Simple As That is very simple: schedule time this week to sit down and reflect on Summer 2009. What was memorable about this summer for your family?  What were the sweet moments? What was difficult [...]

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showcase

August 28th: SK Showcase and Weekend Links

by Megan

photo by Digital Plus Art & Photo Can you believe it? Here we are, the last Friday in August.  We are on the downhill slide to the end of 2009! I don’t have any Showcase submissions to share this week.  If you have a moment, please check out the Showcase FAQ for inspiration on what [...]

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books and music

Book Talk: Free-Range Kids (Save the Date!)

by Megan

Recently, I read a book that has profoundly influenced my parenting philosophies.  You may be familiar with Lenore Skenazy’s book Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry, or perhaps you have read her blog – Free-Range Kids. I think the approach to parenting that she takes is one [...]

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books and music

What We’re Reading Wednesday Special Edition: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

by Megan

This week for What We’re Reading Wednesday, Wesley Jeanne is sharing some thoughts on the a classic piece of American literature – The Wizard of Oz: Yesterday, August 25, 2009, marked the 70th anniversary of the premiere of the much beloved film The Wizard of Oz. So it was a happy coincidence when a dear [...]

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food and nutrition

Finger Foods: More Ideas for Toddler Meals

by Megan

photo by D Sharon Pruitt This is part two in a series on Finger Food for little ones.  Yesterday, we shared some ideas on what to serve for breakfast and snacks to toddlers who are new to feeding themselves.  Today, I wanted to extend the idea into lunch and dinnertime ideas. Several of you mentioned [...]

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