This article on creative play is written on behalf on Dilly’s Treehouse, a company with a goal to inspire ALL young children to learn and discover through active play and investigation. Check out our review of their boxes, which includes a short unboxing video and a look into what they have to offer young children. *This post […]
Validate the feelings and emotions of your child, even if you don’t agree
“But this isn’t the right shirt!!” your child violently exclaims as you beg her to get dressed for school. “It doesn’t matter, just put it on, it’s the only thing you have right now.” (screaming and crying) “But is isn’t the RIGHT one!!” (more tears) “It isn’t that big of a deal, why are you […]
Gently Parent Your Toddler Toward a Positive Playdate
“That’s my toy!” Sound familiar? Hoping for a positive playdate at your house? ‘Play dates’ are kind of a thing. When I was young, I don’t remember such a ‘thing’ existing, you just went over to someone’s house and played. At the end of the day, it’s all the same. Play dates provide with ample social […]
Books about Optimism for Kids
Teaching kids to be optimistic is possible, but simple telling them to do so won’t just work. There are many different ways we can teach optimism and positive thinking to kids, from using positive language and avoiding negative quips. Additionally reading books about optimism and the power of a positive outlook can really help kids see […]
How to Raise Optimistic Kids: The Power of Positive Thinking for Children
As parents, we want to raise optimistic kids who view the world with the glass half full. Not only does it make them more enjoyable to be around, but kids with a positive outlook generally perform better overall, particularly academically. This style of optimistic thinking doesn’t protect kids from getting angry (that’s normal), rather it […]
Does your child ignore you? These three tricks help children listen.
We make a request and it seems to fall on deaf ears. So we try again. Crickets. We take a deep breath and remind ourselves that we are trying not to yell…but what else are we supposed to do to make our children listen? RELATED: Alternatives to saying “Calm Down”. Here are 3 simple tricks […]
8 Ways Kids Can Calm Down Anywhere PLUS a Printable Mini Book
Calming tools are really wonderful for kids who are quick to anger or have a difficult time calming down when upset. In my post about tips for helping an angry child calm down, I added an infographic at the end with some ways kids can calm down anywhere, those tools were so popular I wanted […]
Tips for Surviving the Week with a Husband who Travels for Work
My husband travels for work and I’m a stay at home mom of three young kids. That can be quite a lonely and isolating combination. As the type of person who puts a lot of pressure on myself to be perfect (Type A people, you feel me?), I have found one component of being the wife of […]
How to Deal with an Angry Kid in a Gentle Way
Having an angry kid can be quite exhausting to deal with. While working on my Master’s degree in Child Development, and for my undergrad thesis, I studied child temperament. Kids are all different. Some are easygoing and carefree, while others have a more difficult time with transitions, regulating emotions and handling big feelings. If you […]
National Geographic Kids Super Readers: Making Reading Fun for Kids!
When helping kids learn to read, nothing is more important than finding content that the child can engage with and enjoy. Leveled reading has its perks, but selecting and providing books that interest the child will not only teach a child to read, but it will make them a reader. In other words, when becoming […]
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