This post was originally published on Sept. 22, 2008. It captures the bittersweet moment when our baby, particularly our last baby, steps into toddlerhood.
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I hope you've enjoyed this year's AP Month daily tips that have been publishing throughout October. Here are a few of my favorites so far. |
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Many child development experts agree that hitting children does not teach them right from wrong; rather, it makes them obey for the short-term when a parent is present and misbehave when the parent is not present. |
When it comes to "vulnerable" ages for children, we tend to think of infancy or adolescence. There is, however, another period in children’s lives which brings significant challenges: middle childhood. |
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We, as parents, often ask ourselves whether we feel our children are doing okay -- if they are flourishing? But we are less likely to ask ourselves if we are doing okay. |
With everything that is going on in our lives, I know that I am doing the best I can with my girls. I have beautiful children who are loving, kind and supportive. |
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The difference that API Leaders make within their communities is immeasurable. The support they provide in cherishing parents each month may be the one thing that makes a difference. |
On June 6, Lysa and I celebrated the official 20th anniversary of Attachment Parenting International. The journey to this remarkable milestone has been a long one but full of incredible memories and remarkable people. |
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We all know which kid Mom and Dad liked best, and odds are you're thinking it's not you. But does that really make a difference? It can, researchers say, but not always the way you might think. |
Twenty years ago, we had a dream and this anniversary conference at Notre Dame this week is a fulfillment of that dream! |
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