Posts Tagged ‘Parenting’

The Personal Decision to Breastfeed

By Mama Sprout • Mar 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog

While pregnant, I read many books about breastfeeding. I understood the health benefits and wanted to experience the bonding between Mother and child. My plan was to nurse Baby Boy Sprout until he was at least a year old. I had my plan in place: as soon as he [...]



Getting out of the house ontime

By Mama Sprout • Mar 15th, 2009 • Category: Blog

Prior to Baby Boy Sprout, I was always rushing out the door. And now, I was adding Baby Boy Sprout to the mix.
Here are some tips for getting out the door on time:
(1) Pack the diaper bag the night before and set it by the door. Remember the diapers, wipes, dirty [...]



The Wonderful Sound of Whining

By Mama Sprout • Feb 3rd, 2009 • Category: Blog

At 3 years old, Baby Boy Sprout started whining all the time. Oh my goodness!! It’s like nails on a blackboard!
“MMAAAMMMMAAAA, I wwwannntt my ttttoooyyyyyyy!”
“But it’s mine”
“It’s not bath time”
“Two minutes is not finished”
“I want that”
“Help me”
“Nnnnooooo”
“I’m tttiiirrrreeed”
“Ppppllllleeeeeaaassseeee”
“MMMMAAAAAMMMMMAAAAA”
And the list continues.
I often tell my Daddy Sprout that I’m changing my name from “Mama” to anything [...]



Practicing Productive Proactive Parenting

By Mama Sprout • Jan 2nd, 2009 • Category: Articles, Blog

I’m always looking for new ideas on how to discipline my 3 year old. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend a one hour lecture by Rene Hackney, PhD. She is associated with Parenting Playgroups, Inc in VA, which offers a variety of different workshops. Here are my notes from her outline [...]