Worth a Listen – Note to Self

by K.C., (Pre-3 Parent) In the last few months, I have found myself listening to more and more podcasts after the kids are in bed. My hunger to be connected to what’s happening in the world, and my long list of […]

Managing the Home Front

by Alison and Kim, (moms to James and Maclean, Toddlers) This month, a couple of our toddler moms did a presentation during one of our bi-monthly parent ed meeting. Both of these moms manage their households with 2-3 kids while […]

Our Favorite Summer Spots

by Christy, (mom of Lucas, Toddlers) As summer is fast approaching, I have been putting together my list of things to do once it gets too hot to stay in doors. I have memories of being stuck in our Seattle house […]

Splish Splash – Summer swimming

by K.C., mom of Eliza (Toddlers) Looking for a place to sign your little one up for summer swimming lessons or enjoy some pool time as a family?  Here are some ideas that were collected at our board meeting this month. If […]

Spring Planting With Your Kids

by Christy (mom to Lucas, Toddlers) Spring has sprung and it is time for planting! One of my favorite blogs, How Wee Learn, had a great post about planting last month, and I thought I would try it! Kids love […]

I want to go to the park!

by Katharine (mom to Henry, pre-3’s) When I became a parent I anticipated that I would be spending some time at parks. I did not anticipate going to the park in January or that I might actually begin to enjoy […]

What is Parenting by Connection?

by Amy (mom to Arlo, 3-5’s) I first heard about Hand in Hand, the organization founded over 20 years ago by mother and educator Patty Wipfler, when my son was a toddler suffering from night terrors.  I was disturbed by […]

Stranger Safety

by Liz (mom to Sunday, Pre3’s) Every 40 seconds in the United States, a child becomes missing or is abducted. Perhaps the most important way parents can protect their children is to talk to them about how to deal with […]

Summer Camp + Class Ideas

by K.C. (mom to Eliza, Todders) I remember hearing about Summer Camp opportunities at a parent meeting when my first child was enrolled in 3-5’s a couple of years ago, and being shocked that parents were signing their little people […]