After Life with Babies went live, I received questions about other aspects of what baby/toddler life looks like around here. This post will build a bit off of my original post and include some toddler/pre-school topics that were not included there.
Life with Pre-Schoolers
Teething - Hyland's teething gel has worked like a dream. I know many moms have found success with Clove Oil, Amber Necklaces, etc. but the gel has worked well for us, and we haven't really had to explore other options.
Homemade Tot Food - This has been a great way to get extra veggies in my pre-schoolers!
Life with Pre-Schoolers
Teething - Hyland's teething gel has worked like a dream. I know many moms have found success with Clove Oil, Amber Necklaces, etc. but the gel has worked well for us, and we haven't really had to explore other options.
Homemade Tot Food - This has been a great way to get extra veggies in my pre-schoolers!
Sippy Cups - I chatted about our favorite cups here.
Church Nursery - With our first little guy, he did not attend church nursery til he was about 8 months old - He usually slept through the service, so we kept him with us. When he started to be awake during that time, we dropped him off and never looked back. Well, I might have creeped around and watched him through the window once....or twice...or maybe every Sunday until he moved to the two's class....okay, not really exactly...anyway, our second little guy was dropped off around 4-5 months. I'm a big fan of saying "bye-bye", blowing them a kiss, and then getting out of there! The nursery workers will thank you for not coming in and out, in and out, in and out and dragging out what can be an already traumatic situation for some.
TV - My preschooler didn't really show much interest in television til he was about 2.5. He loves Daniel Tiger with his whole heart and Curious George a smidge, but he doesn't really sit and watch any other shows. As a family, we will watch Andy Griffith or House Hunters - He loves this! However, he is usually way more excited about doing something special with Daddy than he is actually watching the show. Screen-Free Times at Our House
Eating Out - Tips for Eating Out With Little Ones
Sibling Acceptance/Sibling Rivalry - While I was pregnant with Isaac, we talked about him constantly. We made sure he was already included as part of the family. We read books about "becoming a big brother", etc. At the hospital - when Caleb came to meet Isaac for the first time - we did the whole gift exchange thing....where Caleb gave Isaac a gift and Isaac "had a gift for Caleb, too". That was really sweet and a lot of fun for Caleb. They've started fighting for toys - and there are times when they compete for attention - but overall, they've done great! We try to "spread the love", encourage turn-taking, equally correcting as well as praising them both...now that Isaac is old enough to "get into trouble", etc. As my mother says, "I'm sure these two will continue to be quite the duo."
Teaching Your Pre-schooler to Respect Others
Teaching Your Pre-schooler to Respect Others
My Choice to Be a Full-Time Mom - From Classroom Teacher to Full-Time Mom
Homeschooling - What We're Using for Homeschool Preschool
Toddler/Pre-school Chores - Pre-school Chores & What That Looks Like In Our House
Bedtime - The Importance of a Bedtime Routine
Faith Lessons - Immersing Your Children In Truth
Favorite Toy Brands - In this space, I talk about toys a good bit! I love recommending toys that we love, and I had a great time sharing how we keep our toys organized and rotated. I will tell you a few of our favorite toy brands: B. Toys, Melissa & Doug, and Green Toys. If you are looking for a great gems to put under your tree this Christmas, start with these companies!
Favorite Books - Check out my Children's Book Pinterest Board for all kinds of book recommendations! There are books for various ages, seasonal features, and lots of different themes!
I love hearing from you! Always feel free to send your questions my way! I promise that I always try to answer them to the best of my ability.
Quick Reminder (as mentioned in Part 1 of this post):
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