Exploring Options Before You Make Changes

It can take a lot of research and exploration before a person decides to take the plunge and start a new business. Many of us do market research, read acres of books, and talk to a dozen people (or more) before we ever hang up our shingle and start our home-based business. Once things are under way, however, we may forget that it is often better to explore options and do some research before making a big change. Give yourself time whenever possible to explore all the possibilities before leaping into a change. I know that this is not always … Continue reading

Toddler Antics: Do You Have a Little Nudist?

I was on the phone with my sister in law earlier today and had to laugh when she let out a little squeak of a sound. My industrious minded 11 month old nephew shed his diaper through his onesie and had pulled it out to run around and was working diligently at getting the onesie off. It’s a New Stage in His Life All toddlers go into this stage eventually. They shed their clothes and diapers and love to run around naked. There is nothing deviant about the behavior, in fact, my daughter fell in love with the idea of … Continue reading

Exploration: Playing with Baby

It’s important to remember that games and playtime for babies under the age of 2 are very much about exploration and experimentation. Babies play through their movement and through their senses. They learn about the world around them. They learn about their parents. They learn about themselves. What’s great about this kind of play is that it rarely requires a purchase and even more rarely does it fail you for entertaining the little one. When you are taking your baby or toddler out to the various 4th of July celebration whether it’s a parade, fireworks or a family picnic – … Continue reading