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What Age is Too Old Not to Be Able to Talk?

image sourceWhen my godson was 4 years old, he hadn't started talking very much yet. He could say some words, but not very many sentences like most of the other kids around us. Many said that he should be talking more t…
Dyscalculia & My Hatred of Math

Math and I are old rivals. The first time I recall not being able to do everything the rest of my class could do was in 3rd grade. We had to do simple math equations in our heads. I could do the single-digit ones with…
Things My Mother Taught Me

Yesterday my Italian grandmother passed away. She lived a good full life. We are sad but infinitely grateful she is out of pain and in a better place with our beloved nonno. I'm sure she's up there right now tsk'ing abo…
The Smallest Helper - Toddlers in Action

by Mama Fox My son finishes his dinner then takes his plate to the counter, standing on his tip toes to push it awkwardly onto the counter. I follow to help him, making a comment that he's not quite tall enough yet. As …
I Am the Lucky One

by Mama Elephant When my son was diagnosed with Autism back in 1997, his neurologist said something I will never forget. She said, "You did everything you were supposed to. You are just a very unlucky person." I sa…
Where I Learned To Be A Mom

"Where did you learn that?" my mother questioned after finding out I had lied to the store clerk about losing coins in the gum machine. "Keith," I lied again, knowing it might be better to place the blame on an olde…
Back on Track with Homeschooling

by Mama Fox After our lovely winter break, today we are back to homeschooling although I'm going to take it slower this week as we adjust to Papa Fox's new work hours. After he gets paid I need to pick up some supplie…
Cooking: What Age Should Kids Learn?

Guest post submitted by babyfever25 Growing up, my parents have always encouraged me to learn how to cook. My mom learned when she was about ten years old, and my dad was cooking meals for his sick mother by the time he …
QOTD: Educational Toys for Children?

Guest post submitted by Momaroo reader My sister has three kids under the age of 5. With the holidays coming, I'd like to get them some toys are that are educational and helpful to their development. Are educational t…