Tag Archives: rituals

Control and Comfort

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Lloyd

Ritualistic behavior like you are now witnessing, is your toddler’s way of maintaining control while asserting his new found independence in a safe and worry-free manner. When your little one is faced with some type of change in his routine, … Continue reading →

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Old Toy Trains and New Memories

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Lloyd

I”m really feeling the spirit this season. Nothing lightens my mood lately like hearing someone offering a “Merry Christmas”. At my in-laws’ place on the weekend, they put on Nana Mouskouri’s “Petit Garçon”, and lamented not having the English version … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged Brio, childhood, Christmas, folks singing, memories, Music, Nana Mouskouri, nostalgia, Old Toy Trains, Petit Garçon, rituals, Ryan Boren, thomas the tank engine, traditions, xmas | 4 Comments