Last time, we talked about the importance of naps. But at some point (which, as I mentioned, with our own children typically happens around four years of age), your child will pass the stage for daily naps. Occasional naps may still be needed, but this child has mastered her own attitudes and isn’t crying out […]
Productive Free Time (aka: Older Kids' “Naptime”) – Jess Connell
Last time, we talked about the importance of naps. But at some point (which, as I mentioned, with our own children typically happens around four years of age), your child will pass the stage for daily naps. Occasional naps may still be needed, but this child has mastered her own attitudes and isn’t crying out […]
Productive Free Time (aka: Older Kids' “Naptime”) – Jess Connell
Last time, we talked about the importance of naps. But at some point (which, as I mentioned, with our own children typically happens around four years of age), your child will pass the stage for daily naps. Occasional naps may still be needed, but this child has mastered her own attitudes and isn’t crying out […]
Productive Free Time (aka: Older Kids' “Naptime”) – Jess Connell
Last time, we talked about the importance of naps. But at some point (which, as I mentioned, with our own children typically happens around four years of age), your child will pass the stage for daily naps. Occasional naps may still be needed, but this child has mastered her own attitudes and isn’t crying out […]
“Your Daughter Needs a Sister!” (an Acceptable Christian Lie) – Jess Connell
We heard it so much over the last 9 months. “MeiMei needs a sister!” “You poor thing! So many brothers! Do you know what this one is yet?” “Oh goodness, you guys need a little girl this time!” Now I know… having a son would mean we’d have 7 boys, right? I mean, 7. BOYS. […]
Productive Free Time (aka: Older Kids' “Naptime”) – Jess Connell
Last time, we talked about the importance of naps. But at some point (which, as I mentioned, with our own children typically happens around four years of age), your child will pass the stage for daily naps. Occasional naps may still be needed, but this child has mastered her own attitudes and isn’t crying out […]
Productive Free Time (aka: Older Kids' “Naptime”) – Jess Connell
Last time, we talked about the importance of naps. But at some point (which, as I mentioned, with our own children typically happens around four years of age), your child will pass the stage for daily naps. Occasional naps may still be needed, but this child has mastered her own attitudes and isn’t crying out […]
Productive Free Time (aka: Older Kids' “Naptime”) – Jess Connell
Last time, we talked about the importance of naps. But at some point (which, as I mentioned, with our own children typically happens around four years of age), your child will pass the stage for daily naps. Occasional naps may still be needed, but this child has mastered her own attitudes and isn’t crying out […]
Mom and Dad Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · December 26, 2016 Every year I’m reminded… “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, … A pair of hop-along boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben, Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen, And Mom […]
Mom and Dad Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · December 26, 2016 Every year I’m reminded… “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, … A pair of hop-along boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben, Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen, And Mom […]
Large Families & “Sustainability” – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · October 22, 2014 In the comments section of a recent post, titled, “Why Have More Kids?” I received this comment: While I can appreciate your thoughts, my big issue with extra large families, is that ultimately, it is unsustainable. Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone decided to […]
Large Families & “Sustainability” – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · October 22, 2014 In the comments section of a recent post, titled, “Why Have More Kids?” I received this comment: While I can appreciate your thoughts, my big issue with extra large families, is that ultimately, it is unsustainable. Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone decided to […]
Large Families & “Sustainability” – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · October 22, 2014 In the comments section of a recent post, titled, “Why Have More Kids?” I received this comment: While I can appreciate your thoughts, my big issue with extra large families, is that ultimately, it is unsustainable. Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone decided to […]
Large Families & “Sustainability” – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · October 22, 2014 In the comments section of a recent post, titled, “Why Have More Kids?” I received this comment: While I can appreciate your thoughts, my big issue with extra large families, is that ultimately, it is unsustainable. Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone decided to […]
