Author Archive: Ashley B
Ashley is a Writer, Stay at Home mother of 4, not to busy to take time to slow down and smell the flowers. I also teach a Mommy and Me Dance Class to share my love of dance.
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
Have you ever wanted to make up your own holiday? Perhaps you wish that we celebrated your favorite hobby or what you feel is an overlooked occupation. Or maybe you just like observing the fun, trivial or puzzling things in life and wish there was a celebration to match some of these quirky ideas. If […]
Your Child’s First Dance Recital
All over the country, little girls and boys who have taken dance lessons are starting to look forward to their recitals! The recital is the culmination of the year’s worth of classes, and typically takes place sometime between late April and early June. Hopefully you were told all of the pertinent information toward the beginning […]
Bounce House Safety Tips
As the weather warms up and kids start having outside birthday parties again, you’re likely to see some bounce houses in people’s backyards. These can be great fun, and allow children to bounce as though they are on trampolines, but in the relative safety of an enclosed structure. Did you know, though, that an average […]
The New Gaming Systems: Pros and Cons
If you’re looking to invest in a new gaming system or handheld device for your kids or for the family, you might be interested in some of the newer offerings from Nintendo and Playstation. Both have recently come out with new and improved gaming gadgets designed to tempt kids and adults who are interested in […]
When Grandparents Live Far Away
Back when I was a child, I saw my grandparents regularly: I slept over their houses about once per month, we would go to their homes for lunch sometimes on the weekends, and they were regular visitors at our home, too. My kids’ grandparents live across the country, though, so visits are rare. Still, I […]
Today is Learn About Butterflies Day
Just in time for spring’s appearance next week is Learn About Butterflies Day! This is a fun and whimsical way to learn a little bit about these fascinating critters and welcome the long-awaited spring. If your kids are anything like mine, they’re entranced with butterflies. Even at nine, my daughter will spend time chasing them […]
Teaching and Learning a Foreign Language
Do you speak a foreign language? If English is your native tongue, then chances are that you aren’t fluent in a second or third language. If you are, you’re definitely in the minority! Those who live in other countries, though, are often fluent in languages other than the one that they speak natively. There are […]
First Time at the Movies
If you have small children, you have no doubt wondered when the right time is to start taking them to the movies. A movie can be an excellent source of entertainment for a young child, and family movie trips can be a lot of fun. On the other hand, your kids have short attention spans […]
When Your Toddler Uses Bad Language
It’s happened to all of us: We are merrily going about our business, when suddenly our three- or four-year-old happily throws a swear word into conversation. While it can feel mortifying at the time, particularly if you’re at a big family gathering or showing off your little munchkin to your boss, the way you handle […]
When Your Child Gets his First Loose Tooth
If your child hasn’t yet lost a first tooth, and has reached the age when you know that it’s probably going to happen soon, you’re probably looking forward to this rather large milestone in your little one’s life. Typically children start to lose their baby teeth around the age of six, usually beginning with the […]
