When Show and Tell was first created, it was traditionally used in elementary grades to teach children the art of public speaking. The child held the object and told its story or, at the very least, described it in-depth. I...
Like most parents in mid-August, I begin the school year with the best of intentions. I lay out carefully selected matching outfits the night before the school day and the backpacks have been double checked and lined up by door...
The other day my husband announced to me that we really needed to start working on our son's literacy skills. I tilted my head and was like, "What do you mean?" In my mind, our son is essentially a literary genius. I...
Like many parents, you may be wondering what to give your child’s new teacher. No worries, as a former teacher, I got you covered. If you want the perfect gift, the one that will set you and your child...
Here we sit, thick in the throes of summer. As parents, we are constantly attempting to create engaging activities for our children to pass the time. However, there are most certainly limitations when your kids are at the preschooler and infant stages...
I love playdates! As a work-from-home/stay-at-home mom, I'll take any opportunity to get out of the house with my kids, meet up with some friends, and have fun! Don't get me wrong, I'm all for playdates at someone's house,...
Y'all know where I am going with this, don't you? My kid doesn't eat. {How many of you just nodded your head, or said "Amen!"?!} He is the PICKIEST of the picky and it's almost painful to eat a meal with...
Columbia SC Moms Blog is honored to partner with My Gym to bring our readers the following post. All opinions are our own. As a stay-at-home mom to a very busy 3-year-old, I'm always on the lookout for activities to involve my...
As a daycare provider, nanny and child care consultant, I’ve seen kids totally own toilet training and I've witnessed kids (and parents) retreat. As a stay-at-home mom, I now spend my days with my own little trooper. Tim’s my...
When sitting around with other mothers, regardless of age and experience, a common complaint is how exhausting it is to constantly feed our families. Three meals a day, plus snacks, multiplied by the number of people in your home. AH!...
  Christmas is right around the corner, and I can’t help but think about my 3-year-old’s growing awareness of the world around her. What piqued my interest was my husband’s recent trip to the store to pick up some groceries...
Some days I did not think I would survive my child maturing. Now, though, looking back on it, my teenager who will soon be heading off to college has not turned out so bad. Even though our Caroline does well in...
Note: The following post is sponsored by Hammond School. However, we would not promote or work with a business we did not believe to be reputable or relevant to our readers. Thinking ahead? Planning your summer? No more school!! Moms… don't panic just...
I love a house that looks and smells clean. When I only had one child I couldn't rest at night in my apartment if I had a dirty dish in my sink. You see, I am the oldest of four...
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