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Shine On Saturdays with GapKids

August 24, 2012
Ciao Mom

  This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn.—– As the non crafty parent to a very crafty child, I am always looking for opportunities to [...]

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Who Else is Getting Ready for Back to School?

August 11, 2012
Preparing for Back to School | Ciao Mom

Back to school. Back to reality. August is usually my crazy busy time of year as I am trying to prepare myself to go back to work at school every day as well as preparing my daughter and our household for her own return to school.  Shopping, checklists, you name it…it is part of the [...]

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Magical Baby Moments

July 14, 2012
Magical Baby Moments | Ciao Mom

A big thanks to Disney Baby for sponsoring this post and the Disney Baby “Little Character” Contest. Babies are a source of magical joy, curiosity, and laughter as they surprise us each day with new sounds, movements, and expressions. Principessa is no longer a baby as she is going on eight years this fall, but as [...]

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Coping with a Habit Cough

May 22, 2012
Coping with a Habit Cough | Ciao Mom

“I would know that cough anywhere.” My daughter’s pediatrician announced as he entered the exam room during our visit. Really? Anywhere? Fantastic, because for three weeks we have been beating our heads against the wall trying to help this hacking cough that erupts over and over and over again from over running Principessa’s little body. [...]

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Family Decisions about Hair

April 3, 2012
Family Decision Making | Ciao Mom

Cutting your child’s hair should not be a heated topic in a family. Except, that in our house, it is.  A HUGE topic.  A divisive topic.  And now, a decided topic. You see, Principessa’s dad and I have differing opinions on the benefits of cutting Principessa’s hair regularly and what length might be optimal for [...]

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Defining High Ability Thinking in Children

February 15, 2012
breaking the mold | Ciao Mom

As a teacher of high ability or gifted students, I work with creative and gifted children all day long. Some children express their gifted potential in their writing, others in the arts, others in the way that they approach math problems, and others still in their verbal expression.  There are others though, who exude creativity [...]

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What I Learned about Parenting in 2011

January 3, 2012
What I Learned about Parenting in 2011 | Ciao Mom

The end of a year. The beginning of a new year as a mom, as a parent.  But before we take the plunge too far into 2012, it is time to reflect on: what I learned in 2011 about parenting. 2011 was the year that my Montessori child made the transition into public school for [...]

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Setting up an iPod Touch for a Child

December 26, 2011
Setting up an iPod Touch for a child | Ciao mom

Two months ago I scoffed at the idea of getting any i-devices for children in early elementary school. Why would a seven year old need an iPod Touch? But then it donned on me. Principessa plays games (educational ones mostly) on my iPhone and my iPad.  She loves listening to music in the car and [...]

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Things that Warm a Mother’s Heart

December 13, 2011
Things that Warm a Mother

There are a many things that can warm a mother’s heart.  A hug, a kiss, that angelic smile. Even the breathing pattern that our children fall into as they sleep. Flowers, extra time to sleep in, a good massage, or you know….a new purse, the latest gadget, or maybe a tiny little jewel box. But [...]

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Making a DIY Witch Costume: DailyBuzz Moms 9×9

October 23, 2011
How to Make a DIY Witch Costume | C.Mom

DIY. An acronym that might as well be in a foreign language. I am the least crafty, least creative, do it yourself person out there. I have been known to use glue to hem jeans. I have used velcro. I am simply not skilled in the world of craft, sewing, or do it yourself anything. [...]

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