We’re still about 4 weeks out from our first day of school but I know that many kids across the US have started, or are starting, soon. And now that I’m a “seasoned” parent to a school-aged kid (ha!), I thought I would share some of the things I learned during Ivy’s kindergarten year. So…Read More
Parenting
Usborne Books & More | Gardening, Flowers & Bug Books for Kids
Back in March I attended a Usborne Books & More “party” on Facebook and fell in love with all the books the company sells. Ivy’s always had an interest in reading so I thought it would be a fun program to join. Each month I’ll share with you some fun titles that correspond with the…Read More
Routine and Behavior Cards for Kids
I’m not sure what it was about Ivy turning three that changed her behavior, but it did. The term “threenager” is a very real thing, folks. And I keep trying to tell myself it will get better, but it hasn’t. So we needed a change and I’m hoping these routine and behavior cards will help….Read More
Sunday Seven || March First.20
I’m back on this first Sunday of March with another Sunday Seven. If this is your first Sunday Seven post on Growing Haines, welcome! This series showcases some of my favorite blogs and websites that I come across week to week. Sometimes the week will have a theme, other times it’ll be just a random…Read More
Potty Training Your Toddler: Are You Ready?
I don’t know what it was with potty training, but I think I feared that season more than any other season we’ve had in Ivy’s short life. Because of that, I waited until we were both absolutely ready for it. That meant it wasn’t until she was almost 3, but we were successful. First things…Read More
Sunday Seven || August Eleventh.19
I can’t believe how fast this weekend flew by. I had Friday off from work and the weekend still doesn’t feel long enough. I really think three-day weekends should be mandatory, though I suppose we’d then be dreaming of four-day weekends because three days wouldn’t feel like enough. This weekend has felt especially busy, like…Read More