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How to Get Your Twins to Stop Fighting

Social Interactions

Aug 13, 2020

Frustrated with your twins fighting all the time, especially when nothing seems to work? Learn the essential habits that will encourage them to get along. First it was Spiderman, then Batman, and finally, Superman. Each new toy my husband and I gave our twins became the Hot Item they had to fight over. It seemed like they wanted whichever superhero the other person had. While infant twins are hard, older twins can be challenging as well, especially when they fight all the time. It's enough to make any mom feel like she's losing her mind. And it doesn't help when the fighting seems to be … [Read more...]

5 Things You Shouldn’t Say When Your Child Loses

Communication

Aug 12, 2020

Everyone faces failure, and what we say to our kids is important. Learn what to avoid when your child loses a competition (and what to say instead). Imagine this: Your child is excited to enter a gymnastics competition this weekend. She has her props prepared and her outfit hanging on the door, and her confidence is through the roof. She knows she'll win first place. She's been practicing for weeks (although, admittedly, not as much as she could). The big day arrives, and she performs. But despite her weeks of practice, she didn't win first place. In fact, she failed to win any … [Read more...]

Baby Sign Language Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know

Communication

Aug 11, 2020

Wondering whether to sign with your baby or toddler as a way to communicate? Take a look at these baby sign language pros and cons to better decide whether to teach your child sign language. By Lane Rebelo If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably heard about baby sign language, but you might not be sure if it’s for you or not. You might have heard parents say things like "Baby sign language is amazing!" or perhaps you've heard others say, "It’s a waste of time." What’s a new parent to do? How do you decide if it’s worth the effort or if it's even right for your family? Baby sign language … [Read more...]

3-Year-Old Attached to Mom? 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Preschooler

Aug 10, 2020

Is your 3-year-old attached to mom too much? Learn how to handle excessive attachment and the mistakes to do avoid when your child is overly attached. Sometimes, a strong attachment to mom isn't always a blessing. Take the case when my then-3-year-old was attached to me... and only me. Despite my husband having been away at work the whole day, my son wouldn't want anything to do with him. Instead, he preferred I do everything, from feeding to bathing and even hanging out. Dropping him off at child care was a struggle, since he'd cry and try to run after me as I walked toward the … [Read more...]

What to Do when Your Toddler Wants to Play Instead of Sleep

Sleeping

Aug 09, 2020

Is your toddler not sleeping because he wants to play instead? Discover effective tips to get your child to finally go to sleep (without the power struggles!). My son knew it was time for bed. We went through our bedtime routine of taking a bath, changing into pajamas and reading four books. Except once he was tucked in bed... he wouldn't sleep. He wasn't crying—in fact, he was playing, talking, and even getting out of bed. I'd already reminded him a few times that it was time to sleep, but he wouldn't listen. Each time I walked in, I'd find him playing instead of tucked in bed. And … [Read more...]

Don’t Feel Guilty for NOT Taking Many Photos of Your Kids

Parenthood

Aug 08, 2020

Do you feel bad for not capturing every milestone or taking professional family pictures? Here's why you shouldn't feel guilty for not taking photos of your kids. I don't post pictures of my kids on this blog. But how's this for a (not-so) surprise: You won't find me taking many photos of my kids in general. Of course, in these modern times, this is all relative. My computer houses thousands of pictures, from the everyday to special outings. You'll see me whip out my phone and snap a picture during our outings. And compared to the handful of my own baby photos, any number of photos I … [Read more...]

5 Misconceptions about Maternity Clothes

Pregnancy

Aug 07, 2020

Having doubts about buying maternity clothes? Discover 5 myths and misconceptions about maternity clothes and learn the truth behind them. "Mama, you're wearing your zebra shirt!" my then-four-year-old pointed out. He was talking about my black and white striped shirt—the one I wear all the time. What he didn't know was that the shirt also happened to be a maternity top. Thing is, I wasn't pregnant at that time. In fact, I haven't been pregnant for several years. The crazier part? My "zebra" shirt was from my first pregnancy... over ten years ago. Yep, I still wore maternity clothes, … [Read more...]

7 Proven Strategies to Handle Bedtime Tantrums

Bedtime

Aug 06, 2020

Dealing with toddler tantrums at bedtime isn't easy, especially when everyone loses sleep. Discover 7 strategies to end bedtime tantrums once and for all. Bedtime tantrums seem to come out of nowhere, don't they? Your child used to go to sleep so easily, but now dives into full-blown meltdowns at bedtime. He starts freaking out, kicking and screaming, despite nothing having changed in your routine at all. In fact, you have no idea what's causing these toddler tantrums at bedtime, much less how to handle them. So, within the last few weeks, your once "great sleeper" is suddenly not so … [Read more...]


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