Professional Mothering Blog

Taking a break...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:12:04 GMT

I just wanted to inform my readers who may be expecting new posts: My family is moving right now, and when that's done, I'm due to have my next baby in less than 7 weeks. We are excited about these changes in our life, but it does mean that I will be very busy! I will resume blogging at the end of September. I will announce when the baby arrives, and whether it's a boy or a girl.

Also, I am changing my web-hosting for this site, so expect some changes and perhaps a few glitches as the conversion takes place.

Preschool Curriculum

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:51:44 GMT

Sharing insights into our preschool curriculum, how I organize our preschool, and sharing some preschool forms planning sheets, and charts that I have created to help me focus.

Sign Language

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:25 GMT

Teaching our children sign language has been very rewarding for our family as we have been able to communicate easier and earlier than we would have otherwise.

Phonics for toddlers

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:09:29 GMT

In my research of teaching phonics for toddlers, I began with the alphabet. I found Sidney Ledson's fantastic books, and went from there.

Rhythm for Preschoolers

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:13:17 GMT

Outlining the methods I use with my own children, "Beginning Rhythm for Preschoolers" is an ebook to help you teach your young child how to read music.

Homemade Instruments

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:50:06 GMT

A variety of homemade instruments, including claves, tuned glasses, rain sticks, coconut halves, metal bowl, jumping coins, stringed instruments, the shaker, and the guiro.

Scripture Reading Challenge

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:19:46 GMT

scriptures4kids.org is hosting a scripture reading challenge for children. If they read every day for 60 days, they receive a $10 gift certificate to Deseret Book!

Moon Craters

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:57:36 GMT

Moon Craters are a sensory activity that invites young children to touch and explore different textures.

Family Home Evening

Tue, 25 May 2010 20:21:04 GMT

One of our favorite traditions is to have a weekly family home evening, usually on Mondays, to spend time together in family worship.

Armor of God

Tue, 25 May 2010 19:25:09 GMT

Putting on the armor of God was made easier with a few small assistants from our kitchen cupboards.

Flower Crowns

Fri, 14 May 2010 17:31:36 GMT

Spring is here, and what better way to let your children enjoy the flora then to let them wear flower crowns?

Easy Granola

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:05:36 GMT

This easy granola recipe is one of my favorites to make because I can use the 10 minutes baking time to get the kids ready for breakfast. Perfect and delicious!

PVC Pipe Activity

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:59:16 GMT

The objective of the PVC pipe activity is to build free-standing structures in any way the children choose. What a fun way to build spatial reasoning skills!

Mothers who know

Sun, 09 May 2010 19:51:26 GMT

Happy Mother's Day!

Raising individual children

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:09:36 GMT

We are raising individual children, and the opportunities that each child has will be unique.

Mothering Tidbits

Mon, 03 May 2010 19:44:23 GMT

Mothering Tidbits will be released the third Friday of every month beginning May 2010, so sign up TODAY for your free monthly encouragement.

2010 Homeschool Expo

Mon, 03 May 2010 15:13:25 GMT

I was unable to attend a live Homeschool convention this year, and I found this online convention instead. Wow, there is really a lot that they have to offer, and I can attend the meetings online without having to find a babysitter. I'm excited for their lineup this year.

Periscope Toy

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:44:46 GMT

The periscope toy can be created in minutes and provides hours of fun for young toddlers.

Whole Wheat Bread

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:06:46 GMT

The favorite snack at our house is often centered around the fluffy 100 whole wheat bread I make a couple of times a week.

Chapati

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:46:01 GMT

Chapati are cheap to make, running about 2 cents each. These flatbreads can even substitute for tortillas in a pinch!

Cookbooks

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:34:02 GMT

Here is a list of my favorite cookbooks. I use one of these books just about every day. Most are international/ethnic, so I hope you are ready for adventure!

Home Education

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:38:21 GMT

Three steps to getting started in developing a personalized plan for home education. The example plan was focused on toddler needs, but the process is adaptable to other ages.

Sand Exploration

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:45:18 GMT

Sand Exploration is an activity that children love, and it doesn't have to be terribly messy.

Ramen

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:13:51 GMT

Cheap and easy, ramen can actually be turned into a nutritious meal for your family.

Ginger Glazed Clementines

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:46:50 GMT

With North African Spices, Ginger Glazed Clementines will bring international flair to your Christmas table.

Cranberry Pear Punch

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:26:59 GMT

Simple and elegant, Cranberry Pear Punch is a unique beverage that is ideal for any time of day.

Breakfast Bruschetta

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:22:01 GMT

Inspired by both English and Italian traditions, Breakfast Bruschetta is a traditional favorite.

Home Birth

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:42:51 GMT

The decision of where to have your baby is very personal. For my family, having a home birth was the best choice. Here I share my story.

Caramel Sauce

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:32:43 GMT

The caramel sauce is cheap, easy, and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

Marshmallow Buildings

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:07:47 GMT

Create three-dimensional marshmallow buildings with toothpicks and a little imagination.

Organizing the Kitchen

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:07:57 GMT

When organizing the kitchen, you must work with you space, de-clutter, and simplify this busy area.

Make a Brachiation Ladder

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:40:51 GMT

Detailed instructions written by my husband about how to make a brachiation ladder (homemade monkey bars) for your home. For indoor or outdoor use.

Kodaly Method

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:12:01 GMT

An Essay about Zoltan Kodaly and the Kodaly Method.

Preschool Activities

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT

Not everything we do with our toddlers fits into the traditional subjects. Here we index some preschool activities to give you some ideas.

Housekeeping

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:21 GMT

Having a housekeeping system that fits your personality is the key to a consistently ordered home.

Getting Started

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:40:55 GMT

One of the hardest parts of housekeeping is getting started. Here's some helpful hints.

Weekly Schedule

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:39:34 GMT

Creating a weekly schedule you can follow is key to successful housekeeping.

The Daily List

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:38:45 GMT

Now that you have a weekly housekeeping framework, think about your everyday tasks and create a daily list.

Tomato and Lamb Curry Soup

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:20 GMT

This lamb curry soup recipe is made with meatballs that can be prepared ahead of time. This soup is great for family get-togethers.

My Music

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:56:27 GMT

This page shares some music I have written about parenting.

School Boxes

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:11:49 GMT

Every time I see these school boxes I have to admire them. The family that shared them with me told me that they are going to make this project an annual tradition.

Autumn Leaves

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:34:56 GMT

This Autumn Leaves song comes from the Netherlands. Play in the leaves any time of the year!

Recipes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:41 GMT

A helpful index of the recipes found on professional-mothering.com

Cranberry Sauce

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:08:15 GMT

Surprise your family this holiday season by serving one of these variations of the traditional Cranberry Sauce.

Honey Roasted Apples

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:44 GMT

From applesauce, apple crisp, and apple pie, the Honey Roasted Apples recipe is a delicious way to help you use and preserve your apples.

Party Pinwheels

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:23 GMT

You can make about 5 dozen Party Pinwheels with this recipe.

Violin for Toddlers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:27 GMT

Is the violin for toddlers? Yes, it is a fantastic toy! No formal lessons for my 2-year-old! In my crunchy way, my child received a violin as a gift during his weaning party.

Canning Tomatoes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:57:12 GMT

Step-by-step instructions for the canning beginner. These instructions and photos will help you understand basic canning techniques as you begin canning tomatoes of your own.

Physically Superb

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:52:19 GMT

A page dedicated to sharing our experineces with Glenn Doman's "How to teach your baby to be Physically Superb" program

Math Pond

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:15:12 GMT

Color printing is costly, but printing on colored paper makes this math pond activity as cute as it is affordable.