Your child’s self-esteem is the mental foundation that is the key to a lifetime of good mental health and happiness as an adult. At all ages, how you feel about yourself affects everything about your life. A confident child is secure, happy, and well-adjusted – characteristics that are likely to follow them into …
Helpful tips and ideas for how to deal with bullies in Preschool. Give your child the skills and understanding they need to deal with a bully. When you send your kids to school, you want them to have a safe and inviting environment in which to learn and grow. Unfortunately, there can be …
Pressmaster | Shutterstock.com It is not uncommon for toddlers to be extremely temperamental mealtime companions. Especially when anything from a sudden change to their routine or an illness can lead them to lose their appetite. It is also important to note that when your toddler expresses their dislike with a food item, they may …
Becoming a new parent can be an extremely exciting and difficult time. While you can ask family, friends, your doctor and even the internet for advice on how to deal with every parenting issue you may face, it is important to be discerning with the sources of information you use. Parenting books are an …
There is no such thing as the perfect parent. No matter how much we want to believe we are doing our best, even the most insightful and dedicated parents are bound to make mistakes when it comes to raising children. Even people who consider themselves parenting professionals admit that they have experienced moments they wish …
In this day age many people are using technology in many different areas of their lives. In fact, technology can serve as an invaluable resource when it comes to documenting, organizing and planning different aspects of your daily life. What many don’t know, is that there are parenting apps that make mom life easier too. …
When you are a parent, you can often find yourself pulled into several different directions while your to-do list accumulates. This can leave our children feeling as though they are not a priority. This is a huge problem as a parent who isn’t fully present can have a largely detrimental effect on their children. …
Kids don’t act, think or cope with stress the same way adults do. Much like adults, children can struggle with stress. From dealing with family conflicts, and problems at school to too many commitments and social issues, your children may find themselves stressed out. While some stress is normal, it is important to maintain healthy …
When there is more than one little one living in your home, it is almost inevitable that sibling rivalry will rear its ugly head. Parents everywhere take deep breaths trying not to explode at the annoying teasing and bickering. Sibling rivalry can seem incessant, as though it will never end. This leaves parents wondering …
Moms are busy. There is no one that can dispute this. Taking care of small children is exhausting and is a 24/7 job. Taking care of older children often means that not only are you on parent duty, but you are also on homework duty, taxi duty and so much more. Us moms …
There are ways to be a positive mom, making your parenting journey a happier one for both you and your children. If you have been feeling down recently, it is important to make a change. Yes, being a mom can be a difficult job sometimes, however it’s worse when you are feeling negative. …
Most parents are focused on raising their children to grow up to be strong, kind and well-adjusted adults. The truth is though, the path to becoming a principled and ethical adult, begins when your children are very young. Creating habits that raise well-adjusted kids is crucial to their upbringing. When it comes to shaping our …
Giving your toddler chores to do may seem like it’s a chore all in itself. Especially considering that a toddler probably won’t be the most efficient worker. However, giving your toddler even the smallest responsibilities now, will pay off down the road. As a parent, giving your toddler chores is laying the groundwork for future …
Most parents know that it is natural for children to test their limits. In fact, boundaries are quite frequently pushed when kids feel as though they need to assess how much they can get away with. The truth is though, pushing boundaries is an important part of becoming independent and learning right from wrong. This …
The way we choose to communicate with our children has a large impact on their ability to listen to us, and what they take away from the exchange. We are frequently attempting to teach our children the appropriate way to behave and conduct themselves, and the way we speak to them has a lot …
Just as gross motor skills give your little one the ability to perform important daily tasks like getting out of bed and coming to find you for breakfast, fine motor skills allow for increasing independence in smaller but equally important tasks like zipping zippers, washing hands, brushing teeth and opening doors. Fine motor skills help …
When you have your first child you are quite quickly swept away by the day to day necessities of motherhood. Between feedings, changings and running a household, there are a lot of challenges that come with being a mother and you must face them head on. Through the ever-growing laundry list of tasks, duties …
Having a strong imagination is important for your child’s development. Young children will use their imagination to play, developing different skills and traits along the way. As children get older, imagination comes into play in a variety of different ways. From writing reports for school and providing fresh and innovative ideas at work, a good …
Teaching your child to read is an incredibly important part of your role as a parent. As your children transitions from preschool to school age, they will start to learn this important skill. Chances are, at this age, your children already know the alphabet. Which is good news because the ABC’s are the essential …
Allow kids to enjoy lunch stackables that are healthier + much more affordable (include nitrate free meats, gluten free crackers, etc.). Also, a great way for those with allergies to enjoy lunch stackables – gluten free products, dairy free sliced cheese, etc. Perfect for snacks at the park, kids lunches, even snacks and small …
Gladskikh Tatiana || Shutterstock.com Morning routines, when you have a family, are hectic at best. Kids can make it almost impossible to get out the door on time. With a little planning and experience though, leaving the house in the morning with your kids really isn’t all that big of a deal. You’ll get …