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Behind the Scenes: Real. Super. Mom.
on: by Laura Hutchison
Real. Super. Mom. For some reason people in general have the tendency to assume that what we see in photos or read about in the media is the whole story. It is NEVER the whole story. We only get mere glimpses
Why Kids Should Play with Baby Dolls (yes, even boys!) – a collaborative post with Mama OT and Playing with Words 365
on: by Laura Hutchison
I’m very excited to share that I have a collaborative post up today over at Mama OT! Christie (Mama OT) who is a pediatric Occupational Therapist, Katie (Playing with Words 365) who is a speech therapist, and I wrote about the
Introducing “Home sweet home” – Happy Holidays in Happy Homes (a collaborative parenting series)
on: by Laura Hutchison
I am SO excited to introduce a new upcoming HAPPY PARENTING – series! Me and my blogging buddies Solgave & Angelique Felix.com-The Magic of Play want to bring you in the mood for Happy Holidays in a Happy Home. Not because
Princesses Don’t Wear Socks … Reasons Why You Should Listen To Your Kids
on: by Laura Hutchison
Let me start out by reminding you about my 3 year old daughter, Honor. She’s the one always wearing the princess clothes … The one that had a Princess Birthday Party … She has no doubt that she IS a princess.
Celebrating Mother’s Day 2012
on: by Laura Hutchison
I’m a spoiled Momma! My Mother’s Day was more like a Mother’s Long Weekend!!! Thursday – Honor came home with a present wrapped (in paper she had stamped herself!). I opened it up to reveal … A Beautiful Butterfly! Friday –
Keepsake Questions to ask kids on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, … or ANYDAY
on: by Laura Hutchison
A few years back I found this list of questions that are terrific as keepsake questions to ask kids on a Facebook note (if anyone knows the original source, PLEASE let me know!). What is something mom/dad always says to you?
What to do with your Easter Bunny Photos
on: by Laura Hutchison
I’m a total sucker for cheesy, classic traditions to do with kids. Ever since my first child was old enough (he was only a couple weeks old for his first Easter), we’ve been going to the mall to sit with the
Parenting: It’s hard … and wonderful
on: by Laura Hutchison
“The days are long, but the years are short.” “Parenting isn’t for the weak.” “Cleaning the house while the kids are home is like shoveling when it’s still snowing!” “Don’t you wish kids came with an instruction manual?” “Shouldn’t parents have
Trusting Our Parental Instincts
on: by Laura Hutchison
One of the hardest parts of being a parent is the constant onslaught of commentary from relatives, friends, total strangers, and the media on how WE should be a parent. As if we didn’t second-guess ourself almost every step of the
Simple Limit Setting
on: by Laura Hutchison
A three step sequence of stating the limit, giving a warning, and enforcing the consequence can be used in a child-centered play therapy session … this simple limit setting model is also a GREAT to use CONSISTENTLY and with FOLLOW THROUGH
Balancing Being a Therapist & a New Mom: Questions from a Therapist Mom-To-Be
on: by Laura Hutchison
I’m doing a little bit of freaking out about all I have to do and plan before the baby comes. How long would you recommend taking off for maternity leave? I can’t afford to take any time off but since that
Filling My Bucket
on: by Laura Hutchison
I TRULY love being a mom more than anything else in the world. I also love my role as wife. And love my job as a psychologist. I love being able to help, care for, inspire, nurture. But I also have