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What I Learned about Parenting in 2011

January 3, 2012
What I Learned about Parenting in 2011 | Ciao Mom

The end of a year. The beginning of a new year as a mom, as a parent.  But before we take the plunge too far into 2012, it is time to reflect on: what I learned in 2011 about parenting. 2011 was the year that my Montessori child made the transition into public school for [...]

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Setting up an iPod Touch for a Child

December 26, 2011
Setting up an iPod Touch for a child | Ciao mom

Two months ago I scoffed at the idea of getting any i-devices for children in early elementary school. Why would a seven year old need an iPod Touch? But then it donned on me. Principessa plays games (educational ones mostly) on my iPhone and my iPad.  She loves listening to music in the car and [...]

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Things that Warm a Mother’s Heart

December 13, 2011
Things that Warm a Mother

There are a many things that can warm a mother’s heart.  A hug, a kiss, that angelic smile. Even the breathing pattern that our children fall into as they sleep. Flowers, extra time to sleep in, a good massage, or you know….a new purse, the latest gadget, or maybe a tiny little jewel box. But [...]

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Making a DIY Witch Costume: DailyBuzz Moms 9×9

October 23, 2011
How to Make a DIY Witch Costume | C.Mom

DIY. An acronym that might as well be in a foreign language. I am the least crafty, least creative, do it yourself person out there.  I have been known to use glue to hem jeans.  I have used velcro. I am simply not skilled in the world of craft, sewing, or do it yourself anything. [...]

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Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane

October 19, 2011
Revisiting old memories | C.Mom

Looking back at old pictures is something I have always liked to do. I remember sitting in my grandparent’s family room and looking at old photo albums of when my mom was young, or of my parent’s wedding.  I remember going through albums filled with images of my childhood in our house, reliving trips or [...]

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Dysfunction

October 18, 2011
Dysfunction | C.Mom

I told myself it was normal.  A little bit here and there is part of life. Nothing to worry about. But then I realized, It had been going on too long and waiting until November for my check up was just too far away. A little drop here. A little drop there. Every day. For [...]

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Suriving the First Day of School

September 8, 2011
first day of school outfits

The first day of school. I am not sure who the first day of school is harder for…..the parents or the children. I had to leave the house before Principessa even got on the bus…..leaving Rocket in charge. Leaving Prinicpessa to head off to the world of first grade and elementary school without me.  Though [...]

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From Mortified and Stressed to Dreams of Becoming a Tooth Fairy

September 1, 2011
first grade homework

One day ago, Principessa was mortified of all things back to school.  The mere mention of going to her new school’s open house and eventually to start first grade brought on reason after reason about why she was afraid.  She was visibly shaken by a fear having to go to the Principal’s office if she [...]

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Decoding School Supply Lists

August 26, 2011
decoding school supply lists

Principessa is going into first grade which means that with less than one week until we meet her teacher for the very first time, we have acquired quite an assortment of school supplies.  Her list was online, which was a huge help. I printed it, took mental notes, and off we went..armed and dangerous on [...]

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Back to School Nutrition

August 23, 2011

One of the things I struggle with is nutrition for Principessa.  Not because she does not like healthy things, but because her eating habits are SOOO vastly different the weeks she spends with me compared to the weeks she spends with her dad.  He tries, he really does….but watermelon and a pop-tart do not make [...]

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