by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 13, 2013
“But I don’t know HOW to calm down!” Frequently, when we implore our children to “Calm down!” {yes, the exclamation point is ironic} or “Breathe!”, those are the responses we get. A fun way to teach kids how to calm down when...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 11, 2013
My Sweet Liam, I think I am supposed to start this letter with something like, “Are you really four years old already? It’s gone so fast!” But honestly, it hasn’t… And I also think I’m supposed to say, “Oh, how I miss those days of your babyhood!” But honestly,...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 7, 2013
“PUT IT IN THE GARBAGE!” “PUT IT IN THE GARBAGE!” “PUT IT IN THE GARBAGE!” {Yell at the highest volume possible, repeat for four straight minutes, include tears, wails, and kicking, and insert strange guttural vocalizations at random intervals}. And you have my son’s...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 4, 2013
It’s been a rough couple of days around here. What happened? On their own, each of these stressors isn’t all that bad. But together, they created a nasty concoction. My daughter’s dance rehearsal ran late Wednesday night and we didn’t get home until 9:30 (two hours...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | May 30, 2013
Can you remember how you envisioned yourself as a mother before you had children? I distinctly remember, while pregnant with my first child, envisioning serene days at home with a sweetly sleeping baby, gently rocking my tiny bundle in a clean and organized nursery,...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | May 24, 2013
I love books, and I love sharing with you the books I am reading ~ I am usually reading at least three at once! I also treasure reading time with my children, and find that even the simplest or goofiest stories can help teach them important lessons. Here’s a...
