After years in the classroom, using positive reinforcement as a behavior management technique is pretty much second nature to me. I like to “catch” Lily being good and reinforce when she is making a good choice. With that thought in mind, I made up “Good Bucks.” They are really just 4×8 photo cards and I … Read more
Several years ago, a friend mentioned this tradition to me. I thought it sounded like the sweetest idea, and as Lily Bean closed out her very first year of preschool last month, I got the ball rolling. I picked up a copy of Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. At the end of … Read more
A total, complete and utter “Mom Moment.” Last day of preschool for Miss Lily Bean today – her very very first year of school is DONE. Over. History. I dropped Lily off this afternoon, got in the car and immediately started to cry. And I DON’T CRY. This tiny creature has humbled me in ways … Read more
Today was one of those days when I got a glimpse into some of the parenting obstacles that wait for me in the not-so-far-off future. It started out innocently enough: freakishly hot Spring day, $.49 Dunkin Iced Coffee coupon, morning playdate with a super cool friend and her sweet daughter. We chatted away as the … Read more
Lily: Mom, here is your menu so you can see what food we have at the restaurant. *hands me a wooden postcard from Melissa and Doug post office set* Me: Thanks! Wow – it all sounds delicious. Do you have any sandwiches? Lily: No… other people just ate them all. Me: Oh. Ok. Do you … Read more