My son is almost 3yrs and 4 months old. I feel like he understands more and more each day. But he wants to do things his way. Which is almost always the other way we expect him to do it. Practically like he is living in an upside-down world. That's one explanation for all of... Continue Reading →
Are you happy?
My 3 years old son storms into my room and asks out of nowhere: Are you happy, daddy? I ponder for a second as it was all so unexpected. I'm not always happy about all things but: Sure, I'm happy. He seems to be content with the answer. So I ask him in return: Are... Continue Reading →
Embracing No
My son is almost 3 years and 3 months old. As he is growing, so are his interests. And you have guessed it - disinterests. Lately, he has embraced NO as his favorite word. No to going to kindergarten, No to eating, No to going outside. No to sleeping. And when asked why we get... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of the Preschool age
Pureheart - a heart that is pure. That's what my son feels like at this age in development. He's almost 3 years and 2 months old. It's the age when he wants to share everything with us. His food and drinks. His hugs and kisses. His thoughts, his likes, his fears. He's so bad at... Continue Reading →
This too shall pass
While I can't really remember where I heard this first, after looking it up it seems to have Persian origins. Like plenty of other stuff, it kind of stuck in my head and it had mutated into something like this: Are you sad or tired? Don't worry this shall pass. Better days will come when... Continue Reading →
All-day long
My almost 3yrs old kid wants to go to the store all day long. Wants to go to the park all day long. Who am I to say no. I understand. There are a few things I would like to do all day long too. All night long too. Some of them in bed. Ok.... Continue Reading →
From Toddler to Preschool age
My son is 2 and 11 months old. In 1 month he will get into a new stage of Child Development - the Preschool age. While I understand these stages are relative and the switch doesn't happen overnight, it's good to understand what to expect in the close future. For now, I still think of... Continue Reading →
The power of the name
Names are powerful things. Might not believe it at first. But meeting someone who knows your name puts them in a favorable place with you. Maybe you have met once or maybe just talked briefly. Hearing your name always catches your attention. And usually your goodwill. I'm sure it works the other way around too.... Continue Reading →
Toddlers – adorable trouble makers
My son is 2 years and 9 months old. Maybe it's because of the cold season or because kids get sick easily since their immune system is "under construction". But I never knew just how much kids get sick. Mostly colds and they are full of snout most of the time. Yucky. And then they... Continue Reading →
Toddlers – toys and games
My son is at an age where I can play with him - not just watch him play. He is 2 years and 7 months. He used to mostly throw toys around but lately, he involves me in his games. I even get specific instructions on where to sit. He scolds me if I'm not... Continue Reading →