Tag Archives: toddlers

The importance of encouraging a sisterly bond

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Smart Staff

Lily and Jovie are 19 months apart, but Sue Jennings hopes they’ll grow to be the best of friends.

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Supervised by strangers: Advocating for
more hands-on parenting

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Smart Staff

Smart columnist Sue Jennings advocates for more hands-on parenting after witnessing a close call at an area playground.

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Just. Get. Dressed. Part. II.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

This morning, I posted this on Twitter: Time it took my 3-y-o to put on socks he liked this morning: 27 minutes. Pairs of socks he tried on in that time: 4. #parenting #shootmenow And I got two quick replies: … Continue reading →

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Thinking outside of the (cardboard) box

Posted on November 16, 2011 by April Trotter

When I was about 10 years old, my parents took on a kitchen remodel project. But with my parents being my parents, this couldn’t be just a normal DIY project. My dad put his carpentry background to use and they … Continue reading →

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What I learned from my toddler this week

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

That’s my Noah. He’s a pistol. He’ll be 4 years old on Christmas, so I’m kinda pushing it by calling him a toddler. Whatever category he falls into, I love him like crazy. Speaking of crazy, however, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Peeing outside, and other things I’m jealous of

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

For a while, I thought I had the only boy in the world who wouldn’t pee outside. Noah’s been doing a great job potty-training. He’s in underwear all day now, with pull-ups at night (which, of course, must also have … Continue reading →

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Like a pterodactyl

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Took the kids swimming yesterday for a bit (this is them resting their tummies after having some majorly yummy ice cream). Here’s my favorite exchange of the day: Noah, in the baby pool: Mom, there’s fish in there! Me: Are … Continue reading →

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I need more Q-tips

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

Noah asked the other day if he could look in my ears. I, being a glutton for punishment, said yes. He peered into one and said, “Yep, Mom, you’ve got stinkbugs in there!” Ewwwwwwwwwww. Funny, but ewwwwwwwwwwwww.

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Sounds comfy

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

When I tucked Noah into bed last night, there was the usual array of stuffed animals, blankies and pillow pets. And then I pulled out the turquoise hair clamp you’ve read about before, a box of princess Band-Aids and a … Continue reading →

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I created a monster (in more ways than one)

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

My house is old. Bordering, in my kids’ minds, on ancient. As far as I can tell from the research I’ve done on it, the house was built around 1895. The builders seemed to be stable, knowledgeable folks who put … Continue reading →

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