When Colton was born, I had a job I LOVED! I was blessed with 6 months of maternity leave and intended to go back to work. But at Colton’s 3 month-check-up it was suggested that I stay home with him for his first year-given his low birth weight and weak immune system. So… I quit […]
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PaperPie, ParentingI started writing Conversations With Colton seven years ago. I didn’t write it conventionally, like you may be thinking. Instead, I started posting on Facebook about my interactions with my son using the hashtag #conversationswithcolton. Get it? Conversations with Colton! It was crazy. I went back and looked at my very first conversation with Colton, and it
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ParentingBeing a good mom can mean different things to different people. There are a few qualities that are generally considered essential. 1. Love and Support: A great mom is usually loving and supportive. This means that she creates a nurturing environment. Where her child feels loved and valued and is encouraged to pursue their interests
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ParentingDid you know a trip to Target can be educational? It’s a great place to practice letters and numbers! In early 2021, Colton started an obsession with letters and numbers. I was super excited because, up until this point, he didn’t care about learning. He just wasn’t interested in it, and that made it very
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ParentingI Love Arts And Crafts! My 8-year-old does NOT, but every now and then I get him to settle down, join in, and have a good time. Here is a DIY craft that my kiddo LOVED and I bet yours will too! It’s also perfect for kicking off 2024! I’m not a fan of “New
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ParentingWe absolutely love the children’s program at our local church. Colton has been part of the kid’ club since he was in diapers! Before I tell you this story you should know that the children’s program did nothing wrong. When you arrive in the kid’s wing, there are several security procedures to make sure kids
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Conversations With Colton, ParentingWhen my son was 3 months old, the military transferred my husband from Maryland to Oklahoma City. Talk about a culture shock, but that’s a story for another day. I was so sad to be leaving my family in Maryland but vowed that I would travel back with my baby often and we did just
If your child is anything like mine, talking is not a problem. My son talks non-stop. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so grateful! When he was about two, we were concerned that maybe he wasn’t talking enough, but man were we wrong. Read more about Colton’s in my book, Conversations with Colton. While talking is not
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ParentingColton loves being active and loves spending time with his mama! He is a Mama’s boy for sure! We love to get out and about around town, but we had a few days this summer when the storms were just bad and the thought of leaving the house was overwhelming, so I’ve compiled a list
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ParentingHave you ever heard of “stealth dyslexia/resilient dyslexia”? I hadn’t heard about it until a few weeks ago. Colton did so well in first grade. Read more about Colton here. I had some concerns as he had to work very hard on spelling. I couldn’t figure out how a child who could “read” words wasn’t able
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Julie
