Twenty-Seven is Actually Quite Young
How did we have fun before we had toddlers?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, July 09, 2008
My sister’s son, Daniel, recently turned two, and his parents are enjoying the fact that they can teach him information and he’ll happily parrot it back.
“How old is Daniel?” you can ask him, and he tilts his head.
“Nanny?” He thinks for a minute then nods enthusiastically. “Two!”
“How old is Billa?” is the next question. ("Billa" is one of our nicknames for Camilla, my twenty-month-old daughter... READ MORE
Traveling with Tots and Teens
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Thursday, July 10, 2008
News of this story hit the headlines this week in advance of our family vacation involving airline travel. The title “Noisy Kids Get Family Kicked Off Flight” grabbed my attention - I’ve had more than my fair share of flights as the mom with the noisy kids! Blessedly, we’ve never been kicked off a flight, but we have has a few moments where I felt like climbing into the overhead bin for the duration... READ MORE
The Cutest Age
Posted by Susie Lloyd in Back Porch on Friday, July 11, 2008
“What a cute baby. Too bad they have to grow up!”
I’ve heard that more than once from strangers and assumed it was just another one of those worn-out lines about the evils of raising kids. You know — small and cute like a puppy that you can hold in your arms and pet. But watch out! Someday you won’t be able to control it with a choke chain and leash, even if it is wearing one as a fashion statement.... READ MORE
Gear Up for Summer Break
Posted by Tim Drake in Entertainment on Friday, July 11, 2008
Little Ones (ages 0-7)
Friends in High Places
If your children like praise and worship music, I can’t recommend this CD highly enough. It’s the best Catholic kids worship album I’ve heard, and it includes both familiar and original songs. With inspiring vocals and rousing instrumentals by Christ Music Kids, it will energize your entire family. The album would make the perfect accompaniment to a Vacation... READ MORE
One Twos & Threes
Posted by Lori Hadacek Chaplin in Features on Monday, July 14, 2008
During the toddler years, milestones — like learning to walk, talk, potty train, imagine, play, and pray — seem like little miracles to parents. When Faith & Family asked me to take on the assignment of putting together this issue’s Toddler Guide, I was happy to do so, and I've spent the last year trying out products with the help of my personal tester — my own 2-year-old, Gemma. Enjoy these early... READ MORE
Young Ones and Older Ones
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, July 17, 2008
I always knew my parents would make wonderful grandparents. Having successfully raised six children of their own, they’re quite competent with babies and young children, and they adore their grandchildren, my daughter Camilla and my sister’s son Daniel. My mom has a nearly endless tolerance for the parade of Seuss and Boynton that the toddlers bring her to “Read peez?” and my dad has a big gray... READ MORE
Mithplonounthed
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, August 01, 2008
My daughter Camilla and my sister’s son Daniel, almost 22 and 26 months respectively, are talking up a storm. But the thing is, what they’re saying and what it sounds like they’re saying are sometimes two very different things.
My sister and I have had no end of fun with the noise Daniel makes when he tries to say the “f” sound. “Say fish, Daniel!” we prompt him, and he obliges. It sounds something... READ MORE
Teaching Toddlers
Posted by Arwen Mosher in FaithFamily on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Our daughter Camilla will be two in October, and she won’t be old enough for our parish’s catechism until she’s three, so for at least another year that ball is entirely in our court. I have a degree in theology and a pretty extensive knowledge of the basics of the Catholic faith, so I had always imagined that teaching our children about the faith as part of our daily lives would be very easy.
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The Work of Discipline
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, August 07, 2008
Yesterday, Camilla and I did not have an easy morning. I was struggling with more nausea than usual, and Milla decided to do her part to contribute to the household happiness quotient by not listening to a single thing I said. She’d throw something on the floor, I’d tell her to pick it up, and she’d turn away or run into another room to show me how dedicated she was to ignoring me. After a few... READ MORE
The Joy of Being ‘Auntie’
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Sunday, August 17, 2008
Dear Patrick,
I’m on the train back home to Fresno after having spent the past day with you and am missing you like crazy already. I wanted to thank you for the joy of being your Auntie – you are a precious gift from God and I’m blessed every time I am able to spend time with you. The following are just a few of my favorite things about being your Auntie Lisa:
• Arriving on the train with a... READ MORE
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