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Our Disney’s Preschool Playdate: Creating Inclusive Parties #DisneyKids

May 16, 2017 By Melanie

Disclaimer: I received free products in order to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. The opinions expressed are my own. One of the challenges of having a child with special needs is finding opportunities for enjoyable an fun play-dates. While my kids are fortunate that they have a large peer group at school, it is often… [Read More]

To My Daughter’s Cheer Coaches

April 26, 2017 By Melanie

Lulu was just 4 years old, I took her to first all-star cheer gym. The gym had a little picket fence separating the sitting area from the large blue spring floor. There was no AC in the gym, the doors were open and mega fans were drowning out the noise on the floor. She stood mesmerized. Her little toes pressed… [Read More]

Book Praise: Real MVP Kids Celebrates Diversity in a new Children’s Book Series

March 15, 2017 By Melanie

One of the great things about being in adoption groups is getting to know a variety of families. A few weeks ago another mom shared a new children’s book series that hopes to expose children to a variety cultures, abilities and experiences. After checking out their Kickstarter campaign, I reached out to one of the… [Read More]

Four Children’s Books on Chinese Celebrations

December 1, 2016 By Melanie

One of the most important choices we make as transracial/multicultural family is assuring that our both our biological and adopted children have an understanding and appreciation of all of the cultures that make up our family. One way to do this is by learning about and celebrating the traditions of the cultures. While we were in… [Read More]

Praise: Milton the Mealtime Companion Helps Kids Eat Healthy

August 22, 2016 By Melanie

There isn’t a parent in the world that hasn’t struggled with trying to get their children to try (and eat) a variety of foods. Vegetables, starches, fruits, meats, dairy. You name it, every tyke I know has gone through at least one food aversion period. With my last two kids (Lulu and Ezra), I spent… [Read More]

Why We Chose a Balance Bike for Our Preschooler

June 28, 2016 By Melanie

Disclaimer: I paid full price for the product mentioned in this review however I have included (*) affiliate links. All funds raised through Amazon links help support our adoption. My little guy turned 3 a couple of weeks ago and I knew that I wanted to get him a bike. He loves taking rides in… [Read More]

Book Praise: 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids by Dr. Todd Cartmell

March 20, 2016 By Melanie

  I have had  rough parenting week. My older, strong willed, preteen is in some kind of hormonal spring frenzy and this mama is about to lose her mind. He does not listen. He does not care. He does not respond to a single discipline tactic. To be 100% transparent, I can’t seem to find a my… [Read More]

Three Great Toddler Learning & Play Apps

February 7, 2016 By Melanie

I am sure you have seen the online articles admonishing parents for letting their young children use tablets or other electronic devices. The dirty stares when you are sharing an appetizer with your husband and your child is deeply entranced in their Ipad movie. Let’s just be real, sometimes, having a few minutes for uninterrupted adult… [Read More]

Book Praise: Win or Lose, I Love You!

November 22, 2015 By Melanie

For the past couple of years, my husband and I have followed the simplified gift giving plan that you can find on many blogs. Something they want. Something they need. Something to wear. Something to read. With three kids, a small house and more “stuff” than is necessary, it is difficult to come up with… [Read More]

Giveaway: The LEGO Creativity Tour Columbus

October 21, 2015 By Melanie

In the past 10 years, I can’t think  of a day that I haven’t cleaned up some type of LEGO product from the floor of our playroom. From LEGO Duplo during the little years, to 3,000 piece Star Wars battleships in the Tween years, all three of my children have always enjoyed a fresh box… [Read More]

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