I have always been fascinated by magic, and enjoy learning and performing it.  I recently discovered how to apply one of the key principles of magic to parenting.  It is the principle of misdirection.  I …

Warning: For this Jam, reader discretion is advised.  Part of this Jam is not for the faint of heart.  I’ll warn you before I get there, so read on for now.  You won’t regret it.  …

About 8 weeks ago, we started on a mission that we thought would be impossible.  It was to get our toddler, Smarty Pants, to fall asleep at night on his own, without us in the …

I’ve written a few Jams about toddler bedtime routines and a combined toddler and baby bedtime routine, and both of them include having your toddler take a bath or shower.  What if my toddler refuses …

I learned an important lesson about how to talk to my toddler from one of his favorite foods - not chocolate - but sushi.  Cucumber rolls to be exact.
My toddler boy, Smarty Pants, devours cucumber …

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Paul Foreman from Mind Map Inspiration.  Paul shared the concept of Mind Maps with me, and told me how they could be used to divert or distract …