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Tag Archives: mother in law
Because I Said So
Routine changes, as I’ve said, are hard to deal with both for the toddlers and the adults involved. Even the slightest change can cause a ripple effect that will last for weeks. When my mother in law visited us, not … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, children, grandparents, kids, mother in law, parenting, tantrums, toddlers
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Puzzling Perceptions
At two years old, my babies have perception confusion. This makes sense. When we Skype with my mother or with their uncle, for instance, they want to give them things, hug them, kiss them and touch them. They see the … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Family Dynamics
Tagged babies, children, development, kids, mother in law, parenting, toddlers
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Speaking in Tongues
This week, I’m living in a tri-lingual household – English, Portuguese and baby. It’s an interesting dynamic because not one of us understands fully all three languages. My husband’s mother does not understand English, but is fairly fluent in baby. … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, children, communication, eating, kids, mother in law, parenting, toddlers
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Family Visit Anxiety
Are the carpets clean enough? Does that candle smell fresh enough? Why is the kitchen dirty again? I swear I just cleaned it. Is that table sticky? I just washed it. I need to wash the countertops, and the cabinets, … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, children, cleaning, kids, mother in law, parenting, toddlers
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