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Kids innately have an attraction and a desire to care for animals. Given this foundation, there are many ways in which we can instill an even greater love and respect for animals in our children, here are just 5 ways to teach your kids compassion for animals. Not only does this compassion and care for creatures benefit the […]
I love my kids to no end. But, there are days where a whiny voice can really drive me up the wall. I would have to say it’s one of my parenting triggers. I can handle hitting, tantrums and meltdowns. What I really can’t handle too well, is whining and overall rudeness. It’s my weakness. I have […]
Parenting is no easy task. It involves a lot of energy, attention and patience. I know for myself, I am always trying to be better for my kids. I have spent countless hours rocking a baby to sleep and reading the latest in parenting advice and finding must-read parenting articles. I may have even googled […]
As parents it can be difficult to know how to respond to your child’s anger and aggression, here are some tips to gently handle aggression. Hitting, biting and kicking all happen with young kids. Even though we know this, it never makes it easier to deal with or handle as parents. I know for me, […]
We all have those people on our list that we just don’t know what to buy when it comes to a gift. Maybe it’s a co-worker who you don’t know that well, or maybe it’s your husband who buys everything that he wants for himself (ahem). Either way, you can’t go wrong in giving the gift […]
This is a guest post written on behalf of Active Parenting. I think their suggestions for providing open communication and support to children in times of transition are very valuable. Active Parenting in Foster Families and Stepfamilies The number of single foster parents and stepfamilies in the United States is growing substantially. According to the […]
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I’m not one of those moms who has an easy time giving my little ones wings. I prefer them to be tucked under mine at all times. I like to know what they are doing and saying, and I’m incredibly protective. For better or worse, this is the type […]
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I receive a small commission for any purchases made using these links. Do you have an angry child? Books are a fantastic way to help deal with transitions, issues that a child might be facing, or for dealing with emotions. Whenever I am having a ‘problem’ as a parent, […]
Regulating emotions can be difficult for any child, those with more of a natural inclination to anger can have an especially difficult time. It is our job as parents to find ways to not only help our angry child calm down when becoming upset, but to help them learn to calm down anywhere and in any given […]
Why Spring Clean Your Relationship? Spring is here! It’s that time of year when everyone cleans crumbs out of the back of the pantry, dust bunnies out from under the bed, and scrubs the grime from little hands from all of the doorways in the house. Spring cleaning your home is important, but have you […]
This hack will help you have happy kids in the morning, and start your days off on the right foot. Perfect for kids who have a hard time waking up from bed. I used to agonize over school-days. I dreaded bedtime (which took hours and a lot of patience) and then dreaded wake-ups the next morning. […]
Connection with kids can certainly be one of the most powerful positive parenting tools. This article talks about connection before correction. An inquisitive 5 year old girl has an idea. “What would happen if I add water to our freshly mixed batch of homemade play dough?” she wonders. Her mom is busy folding clothes […]
Stop, Breathe & Think Kids is a mindfulness app that helps kids calm down and learn emotional literacy. It has greatly impacted sleep for my spirited boy. Laying in the 3rd bed for the night with my 7 year old, I feel exhausted and run down. It’s been almost 7 years of dreading bedtime. […]