Diaper Free:  Facts and FAQs
Sat, 6/06/09 – 22:05 | 47 Comments

Going diaper free with your baby is not as hard or bizarre as you might think.  In the Western world, we have been programmed to believe that babies need diapers, but in many parts of …

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Using Misdirection with Kids and Babies
Sunday, 4 Jan, 2009 – 22:33 | 8 Comments
Using Misdirection with Kids and Babies

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 …

The Power of Ending on a Positive Note With Kids
Sunday, 28 Dec, 2008 – 22:16 | No Comment
The Power of Ending on a Positive Note With Kids

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.  …

Happy Winter Solstice from Vancouver!
Sunday, 21 Dec, 2008 – 23:52 | One Comment
Happy Winter Solstice from Vancouver!

I just got back from a Winter Solstice celebration at Granville Island in Vancouver, BC.  I went with Smarty Pants, and we had a great time.  I will post pictures of all the fun when …

Mission: Getting Toddler to Fall Asleep on His Own: Accomplished
Wednesday, 10 Dec, 2008 – 21:44 | 80 Comments
Mission:  Getting Toddler to Fall Asleep on His Own:  Accomplished

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 …