At the heart of any parent’s goal is the desire to raise responsible kids. It has a ripple effect of creating a world where everyone makes a positive impact on the world in which they live. So is there a trick to raising kids to be more responsible? Responsibility starts by showing kids how joyful […]
Do you currently read to your kids? Much like eating together as a family, reading can build stronger bonds with your children. It’s long been documented that reading to kids also has numerous cognitive benefits. And, in turn, the cognitive advantages are beneficial to children’s psychological well-being. Reading can also improve language skills, academic performance […]
Toddlers can be a handful. And although most weird toddler behaviors are actually quite normal, it can be hard to keep that perspective when she’s acting out and behaving like a terror. Before you put her in a time-out, there’s a new method that can be more effective. It’s called a “time-in” and it’s changing […]
Here’s the truth about motherhood that many people don’t talk about: there’s really NO way to fully prepare for it. Sure, you can read books, ask your friends, have the baby shower and attend any and all birth-related classes, but it still won’t be enough. Everyone has some idea of what motherhood entails because you’ve […]
You’re in the middle of the grocery store when you get the feeling. ‘This cannot be happening. She is not going to do this in public,’ you think. And right before your very eyes, your toddler throws herself onto the concrete floor and proceeds to stomp and kick her feet, piercing screams blowing out eardrums […]
Raising kids is a full-time job, and as a mom you experience the full spectrum of emotions, including happiness, joy, anger, sadness, frustration, overwhelm, etc. A new study came out highlighting the connection between stay-at-home moms and depression. It seems the mental challenges can be exacerbated by isolation and the underestimated amount of what changes […]
Being able to stay at home with your little ones full time can be an absolute joy — being there for every first, every development, and every milestone! Whether you’re needing more activity, feeling cooped up inside, or looking for more adult interaction, a lot of different factors can make stay at home parents feel […]
Congratulations on the new bundle of joy, Mama! Newborns are wonderful, adorable, and downright….exhausting! No matter how much you love holding your little one in your arms, we know it can get intense. And with all the excitement and care that goes into Baby, it can be hard to remember the person that can need […]
Everyone needs a lift sometimes, and that doesn’t exclude little ones! With all the negativity in the world right now, it can be easy to forget to stay positive–this just makes teaching your children positivity even more important! Despite being young, little ones can have bad days, too, and teaching them how to find solutions […]
Oh, the temper tantrum. That moment when you can go from blissful playtime to full-blown meltdown in 30 seconds flat. It’s no surprise that they’re often called The Terrible Twos, because right around 24 months is when bitsies begin to vocalize their emotions in different ways — often tantrums. And no matter how much you […]
One of the greatest joys in life is growing your family! The pitter patter of children’s feet all of your house is such a wonderful sound! Sometimes building that family can come with growing pains, though. Such as, how do you survive a pregnancy with a toddler in tow? It’s no surprise that toddlers are […]
From the beginning of time, people have had opinions — and more often than not, they have opinions on the way others lead their lives! One of the areas of life most plagued by others’ opinions is motherhood — breastfed vs formula, working vs staying home with your baby, how you dress your children, the list goes […]