Back in 2005, my husband and I didn’t have a child. We both wanted one, but the road to having a baby was a tough one. In that same year, we bought a Jimmy Neutron doll. Jimmy Neutron is a character from Nickelodeon. He’s a genius little kid who loves to invent things and hang […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Family Time’ category
How we treat a low grade fever (lagnat-laki or not!)
Do you believe in lagnat-laki? It’s an old folks’ term for a fever said to be caused by a child’s rapid growth. If you have an infant, a toddler, a child or even a teenager at home, you may have heard this term used before. It’s like a phantom fever — you don’t exactly know […] Read more…
Kimy Playstix Adventure Zone: Great for increasing your kids’ attention span!
When you’ve got a super active 3-year-old, 10 minutes of sitting still is a much needed respite — for Mommy. Haha 😀 Even if my son is watching Toy Story or Kung Fu Panda, he runs around re-enacting scenes with his toys. I’ve been looking for ways to increase his attention span. We’ve achieved this […] Read more…
Finally Timmy-isms (stories of a late talker)
Upon coming home from work late at night, I scoop up 3-year-old Timmy and bring him to the bedroom for a round of play. Me: “Hello Timmy!!!!! I missed you so much! Where’s your Mommy?!” Timmy: “Offs.” (Office) Me: “What?! I’m here na! Where’s your Mommy?” Timmy: “Hom.” (Home) (Guess I’ve been coming home too […] Read more…
Raising a happy reader (Part 2)
Giselle brought up an interesting point on raising happy readers. Her comment goes, “…while having books around is good, I think it is just as important for them to see their parents read (and enjoy reading).” Spot on, Giselle! While we did grow up in a home full of books, what was key in developing […] Read more…
Stories I tell my son: This Little Piggy
This little piggy went to the market. This little piggy went to the moon. This little piggy went to school. This little piggy swam in the ocean. This little piggy played in the forest. This little piggy flew to the sky. This little piggy made friends with a fish. This little piggy went to the […] Read more…
Keeping kids safe (Bubble wrap not included)
When you become a Mom, you begin looking at the world through a magnifying glass. What ingredients are in this jar of baby food? Has this toy been disinfected? Does my baby’s laundry soap leave residue on his clothes? I’m pretty much relaxed when I take care of myself, but when it comes to my […] Read more…