Posts by Lore Slaughter
Father’s Day 2019
Father’s Day is this weekend. You have probably heard the saying that “anyone can be a Father but not everyone can be a dad” and I can’t agree with this more. I have been blessed with a wonderful father (and dad) and have a husband who is a wonderful dad but I know that not…
Read MoreMoms’ Night Out
A little over a month ago, one of the amazing ladies in one of my mom’s groups graciously opened up her home to host a “Moms’ Night Out.” When is the last time that you got to get out with some fellow moms (without the kiddos) and to have a few laughs and a bit…
Read MoreChildren’s Music
My toddler son LOVES music. He wants to listen to it ALL the time and loves to have dance parties with me in our living room. I love this about him but as much as he loves jamming to the radio with me, he also loves “kids” music. Plus… we have reached the age where…
Read MoreNational Photography Month
Did you know that May is national photography month? It seems fitting because May is also the month that we celebrate Mother’s day. Photographs help me to remember some of my most favorite moments with my own mother as well as reminding me how far I have come in my own motherhood journey. Are you…
Read MoreScreen Time You Can Feel Good About
I know there’s a lot of controversy out there about how much screen time your child should or shouldn’t watch but if you have a toddler like mine… sometimes screen time can be the difference between surviving a day and losing my mind. My son has an incredible amount of energy and he refuses to…
Read MoreInternational Children’s Book Day 2019
If you followed this blog last year you might remember that April is National Children’s Book Month and specifically, April 2nd is National Children’s Book Day. If you want a little bit of background about the holiday you can read my blog from last year HERE. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Books Help…
Read MoreToddler Parenting Struggles
People who aren’t close friends often ask me how I have so much great advice and tell me how I seem to really have it together. Well, prepare to have you mind blown, I really don’t! The truth is that I am a total hot mess 99% of the time. I struggle with self-doubt, I’m…
Read MoreToddler Crafts
Happy March! It’s national craft month! Keeping a toddler entertained inside on a chilly or messy day is not for the faint of heart. It’s not quite spring here yet and I hate the cold so to be honest… I have no interest in venturing out to the park just yet. What does that mean?…
Read MoreBaby’s First Trip to the Dentist
Every February the ADA (American Dental Association) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. This year’s slogan is “brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.” Have you taken your child to his or her first dentist appointment yet? The ADA currently recommends that children should see the dentist for the first time 6…
Read MoreTake Your Child to the Library
Did you know that February 2nd was “Take Your Child to the Library Day?” It always amazes me how few people take their children to the library. Not only that, I’m always shocked that people are unaware of all of the benefits and services that local libraries provide. Last year I was at our local…
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