By Heddi Nieuwsma My maternity leave ends in a few weeks, so we’re all gearing up for the big transition. I’ll be heading back to work, and the boys will be at daycare. Our 4-year old eagerly awaits his return to preschool, but we’re not sure how the baby will adapt to his new surroundings [...]
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Finding Child Care in the Merrimack Valley
Posted by jflojennings on February 23, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/02/23/finding-child-care-in-the-merrimack-valley/
Wintertime Activities with your Kids
By Kristen Eriksen I have to admit, this winter has been so mild that I’m really missing the snow. I do not, however, miss feeling cooped up with the twins. Last winter was a bit tough, so I began searching for places to go that were indoors, without breaking the bank. With school vacation week, [...]
Posted by jflojennings on February 21, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/02/21/wintertime-activities-with-your-kids/
Reading Aloud to Your Children
By Sue Anganes One thing I have always found to be fun and enjoyable with my children is to read aloud to them. Reading is peaceful and relaxing, and it gives them the one-on-one attention that they naturally crave. It makes them imaginative and puts a desire in them to read on their own. The [...]
Posted by jflojennings on February 16, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/02/16/reading-aloud-to-your-children/
Quick Recipes that are Kid and Husband Friendly
By Tiffany MacKay Controlled chaos reigns supreme in my house right now. Because of that I am always looking for quick, kid/husband friendly recipes that take a minimal amount of time and that taste good for both the kids as well as mom and dad. Here are a couple that are on my list of [...]
Posted by jflojennings on February 9, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/02/09/quick-recipes-that-are-kid-and-husband-friendly/
Homework Help
By Amy Dienta So my last post was about getting to places on time with both children- a 5-month-old and a 9-year-old who takes forever to get ready. Thank you for all of your good advice! Getting ready seems to be going smoother. I found this quote the other day: You can learn many things [...]
Posted by jflojennings on February 8, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/02/08/1556/
Nap time
By Jessica Del Llano Who doesn’t love a nap? I’d take a nap every single day if I could. And these beautiful little children we bring into the world actually get that chance, and what do they do with it? They WASTE it! My 2 ½ year old daughter, Sara, has begun resisting nap time [...]
Posted by jflojennings on February 2, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/02/02/naptime/
Staying Fit, Post-Pregnancy
By Heddi Nieuwsma First week of 2012, and I’m trying to keep my New Year’s resolution to shed the final baby weight and get back in shape. Here are my favorite options for workouts: Running in my neighborhood and along the Merrimack River Using the treadmill or elliptical machine at the gym Exercising with Tracy [...]
Posted by jflojennings on January 6, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/01/06/staying-fit-post-pregnancy/
How to Feed a Hungry Monster
By Dawn Thompson How to feed a hungry monster (or two, or three)! Ever since Dylan was born, he was always hungry. Eating every half hour to 45 minutes seemed like a lot for a nursing mom, but it didn’t seem excessive for him since he was extra small. He began solid foods at nine [...]
Posted by jflojennings on January 4, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/01/04/how-to-feed-a-hungry-monster/
