I really value self-sufficiency and sometimes think that Mr. Dolphin and I don’t do enough in encouraging our little ones to be self-sufficient. I was very independent as a child, making my own breakfast at a young age and actually used to tell my mother to go back to bed in the mornings because that was my “alone time.” Teaching

It was a lightbulb moment for me! With M, I laboured for a long time before her unplanned Cesarean birth, and so I still felt a lot like I had played a very active role in bringing her into the world. The surgery was the end of several long, hard days, and it was a conclusion to something that definitely

Having three kids can be easier then having two for several different reason. You are more confident as a parent because you have already done this twice before, you know the ins and outs of parenting and pretty much what to expect through the stages. You also start to realize that you are not a perfect parent so you start

There are so many parenting books out there so it can be hard to sift through them to find the best. Some of them are no good at all while others are great. Everyone seems to have their favorites as well so you’ll get tons of recommendations. If you are raising a boy you face unique challenges. These ten books

Let’s face the fact that not all of us are super good at arts and crafts. Pinterest is full of wonderful stuff and if you can pull it off that’s great, but if you can’t you really aren’t alone. Many of us just mess it all up. Don’t worry or feel bad about that. You surely have other talents. Key

For one family, choosing to put their son on ADHD medication was a good choice. His behavior changed drastically. He was able to have self control and sit still long enough to have conversations with his parent.s He is able to feel accomplishment for his own actions and achievements. His ability to perform in school has increased. He no longer

The “baby blues” are a common ailment in new mothers. A new study finds that fathers, too, can suffer from postpartum depression. It may be interesting to note that some fathers experience depression beginning in the last months of their partner’s pregnancy. Those most likely to feel the effects include those in poor health and those who do not have

Older children are smarter than their younger siblings a new study says. As early as age 1 first born children score higher on intelligence tests than their brothers and sisters. The cause: Mom. Mothers try harder with their first pregnancies and first children. With subsequent pregnancies moms are less likely to breastfeed and and give less mental stimulation than with

To summarize, in Finland, Kindergarten starts around 6 years old and looks like endless days of play time! “[Children] learn so well through play. They don’t even realize that they are learning because they’re so interested [in what they’re doing].” Teachers encourage play time, there are stations with learning opportunities but mostly there is play and required outdoor play daily,

Welcome to the pregnancy hangover! It feels almost identical to a real hangover, except without the fun memories from the night before. And guess what? It’s not going away anytime soon. That’s right. You’ll be waking up with a pregnancy hangover for the next several weeks to months. Sometimes this particularly-cruel brand of hormone-induced discomfort will dissipate as the day