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7 Engaging Activities for Toddlers

February 29, 2020 Lisa Tanner

If your toddler is anything like mine, destruction could be their middle name. My little boy has a knack for finding where the older kids store their markers, and then taking the lids off and coloring all over himself and the floor. Or emptying out the cupboard, gleefully rolling … [Read more...]

parenting

How To Teach Your Kids How to Swallow Pills

November 7, 2019 Lisa

Do you need to teach your kids how to swallow pills instead of chew them? Here's a strategy that's worked for every child I've tried it with. My son Owen has a g-tube. For the first several years of his life, all of his medications were liquid and we simply put them through … [Read more...]

Angelman Syndrome, Kids, parenting medicine

Three Reasons To Give Your Child a Day

September 11, 2019 Lisa

Brynna woke up with a smile on her face Saturday morning. She knew that a lovely breakfast of French toast with powdered sugar would soon be cooking. She hurried to dress, eager to get her chores done and help mom in the kitchen. After a nice breakfast, and table chores, the … [Read more...]

Family Life, parenting kids, parenting

Feel Better Punch – A Hydrating Treat for Sick Kids

July 6, 2019 Lisa

Whenever the kids are sick, keeping them hydrated is a big goal. But, drinking plain water isn't always the best, especially if they aren't keeping anything down. To help with this, our family has a tradition. When sickness strikes, we make Feel Better Punch. It's a simple … [Read more...]

parenting, Recipe

3 Questions to Encourage Literacy While Watching TV

May 9, 2019 Lisa

There are seasons of our life when we watch more television. Then there are seasons when the kids are outside all day and watch hardly any TV. It balances out, and I try not to stress too much about screen time. But, I don't want to just mindlessly watch TV. I want my kids to … [Read more...]

Family Life, parenting

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Hi, I'm Lisa! I blog about large family life, living, and love here on Maggie's Milk. You'll find posts related to homeschooling, homesteading, and doing life as a large family.

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