“Children do not need to be made to learn about the world, or shown how. They want to, and they know how.”
~ John Holt

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New Theme

I’m switching up my blog a little bit and trying out a new theme. It’s mostly default right now, but I’m going to spend some time working on it in the next little while. Just a heads up that if you come in the next few days and it looks terrible, I’m probably right in the [...]

Toddler Science: Smell

I had wanted to keep up with the weekly Unplugged projects, but through the summer we spent a lot of time outdoors and it fell to the wayside. This last week Meredith wasn’t feeling well and had no interest in going outside, getting dressed, or really doing much besides cuddling on the couch. In my search [...]

Organic Pouch Sling Giveaway

Continuum Family is hosting a giveaway for an organic pouch sling in honour of International Baby Wearing week. Go here to enter. While you’re at it, check out her website and all her other great products. I’m lucky to live so close to her (within walking distance if I got brave ), though I’ve [...]

Snapshot Sunday

I’m a day late, but at least I’m actually getting this up this week! I’ve been busy again and haven’t had a lot of time for posts. I’m going to be really busy this whole week and then we’re leaving Friday for Calgary. If I have a chance, I’m going to try and get a few [...]

Etsy's Mothering Street Team Spring Fling Give Away

I adore handmade items, and Etsy’s Mothering Street Team is hosting a giveaway of a big bundle of handmade items for mothers. I’m posting here for my own chance to win. [...]

Muffin Tin Wednesday

Meredith still eats very little, and nurses a whole lot. She’s still growing well and happy and healthy, so I’m not concerned. I do sometimes wonder if she realizes that solid foods will even fill her up. If I had to guess, I’d say at least 75-80% of her nutrition is coming from breastmilk, some days [...]

Blog2Print

In my search to find a good place to print out my scrapbook pages, I stumbled across this site that I thought some people might be interested in if you want to make a book out of your blog. I’ve heard good things about them, but haven’t used them myself so don’t consider this an endorsement [...]

Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey

Annie over at PhD in Parenting wrote a post last week about the Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey with some follow up questions. I’ve been reading others’ answers with interest and thought that I would add my own to the mix. The questions themselves are actually from Ann Douglas.

Type of prenatal care provider 
Obstetrician/gynecologist: 58.1%
Family physician: 34.2%
Midwife: 6.1%
Nurse/nurse practitioner: [...]

Snapshot Sunday

Snapshot Sunday is something Sarah debuted back in November. From her blog:

Thought I’d try something new, so I’m debuting Snapshot Sunday. I’m not really creative with names. What I’ll do is walk through my life at the moment – wherever I am, whatever I’m doing and take five snapshots. No people, no arranging, no cleaning up. [...]

Sleep Training Guide for the Infant

Here’s another cute article from my sister-in-law.

Sleep training from baby’s point of view

Sleep Training…

OK, here’s my situation. My Mommy has had me for almost 7 months. The first few months were great– I cried, she picked me up and fed me, anytime, day or night. Then something happened. Over the last few weeks, she has been trying to STTN (sleep [...]