Never could I have predicted that my kids would actually REQUEST that we go into the hallway of our building and look at apartment numbers. What started out as a rainy day activity, has somehow turned into one of my kids’ favorite things to do. I believe the main reason they aren’t bored is that …
Plan on adjusting your plan
I had all kinds of plans for my kids this morning – we were going to visit the library, have some outdoor time at a nearby playground, and then meet up with my wife a little bit later. Then reality kicked in – my son Barak fell asleep in the car before we got to …
Authoritative compliance
On the way to the park Amina was back seat driving (from her stroller of course), telling me “don’t go that way.” She wanted a longer and busier route, instead of my calm & quiet route that I preferred. Instead of getting irritated and saying “no,” or even worse: “no because I said so,” I …
Non-glamorous pre-walking skills
Even though my 10 month old son Barak has not yet taken his first steps, I am super excited. Why? Because this isn’t my first rodeo – I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of how his older sister Amina started walking. Take for example, the fundamental skills that Barak has been working on diligently these …
Another route saves nap time
If you’re a parent you already know the crucial but fragile nature of nap time. For everyone else, here’s a little context. Nap time plays a crucial role in the day to day functioning of any household with a small child. However, even a small distraction has the potential to throw off the timing of …