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One of the best teachings my hubby and I ever learned from GrowingFamilies.Life involved how to conquer whining (okay, so we probably didn’t completely conquer it, but did have the tools to minimize its presence in our home). Children … Read More
I recently sent an SOS email to a seasoned Growing Families mom, Jill Everson. Our youngest, who is 4, was really struggling to gain self-control on her own. We would send her to “sit on the rug and gain self-control” … Read More
Once upon a time, there was a mommy in a very small town in Colorado. She and her husband took all of the Growing Families classes available. She was hooked! Her Prep baby slept through the night at eight … Read More
Some of the earlier posts on this blog have laid out great examples of independent play and how to get started in it. When we first learned about independent play in the Prep for the Toddler Years material, one of … Read More
Why is independent play so important? I think in today’s day and age we need to define what independent play is. Independent Play is… Being able to play alone. Being able to be self-motivated in that play time. A time … Read More
Nap transitions with babies are one of those areas that requires observation and careful evaluation. Below are some of the things that were going on with our little ones that helped us determine when to move to one nap … Read More
“God, bless Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Grandpa and . . .” This precious prayer marked the beginning of my children’s relationship with God and their concern for family and friends. But as they grew in their … Read More
