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What to Do when Your Kids Don’t Listen to You in Public

Sep 17, 2020

Do you spend every family outing managing misbehaving kids? Learn what to do when kids don't listen in public so you can enjoy your time together. Getting your kids to listen at home is hard enough, but what do you do when you're out in public? Maybe you have to raise your voice to get them to hear you. They run away when you need to stay put, or touch things they should leave alone. And being under the watchful eye of others—whether strangers or those you know—can put immense pressure on how you discipline. We've all either seen or experienced this ourselves. We've witnessed kids who … [Read more...]

Little Ways You’re Actually Judging Your Child’s Emotions

Behavior

Sep 16, 2020

Do you act different when your child is throwing a fit than when he is happy and excited? Avoid the mistake of judging your child's emotions. Do you love your kids unconditionally? I thought I did. After all, I love mine regardless of the choices they'll make and celebrate who they are, in spite of their differences and similarities with me. And I say this not lightly, but truthfully: I would give my life for them. Isn't that unconditional love? I thought so. But then I realized my kids may not see it that way. And it all started with the movie Frozen... Like any silly parent … [Read more...]

Essential Things You Might Be Missing On Your Second Baby Registry

Pregnancy

Sep 15, 2020

Wondering what to put on your second baby registry? Take a look at these essential items and must-haves you might be missing on your checklist. The crib, the stroller, the swing... I saved a ton of baby gear from my eldest, just in case I had another one. And about two and a half years later, I did decide to get pregnant again—except this time, I ended up with twins. Suddenly that single stroller wasn't going to cut it any more. Many moms debate the etiquette of having a second baby registry. Does it seem needy or rude? Do people even HAVE baby showers for their second babies? It … [Read more...]

Foolproof 13 Month Old Nap Schedule Examples

Naps

Sep 14, 2020

Struggling with sleep problems and regression in your toddler? Check out these daily 13 month old nap schedule examples for ideas! Once your baby turns a year old, nap schedules can be thrown off track. He's shedding his infant habits and will soon be dropping a nap within a few months. Just when you had finally gotten a hang of nap times, his routine is starting to change once again. Getting him to sleep for bedtime has been harder to do, especially when he doesn't have enough time awake after that second nap. He's in a transition phase where you're altering his routine, especially as … [Read more...]

15 Children’s Books about Perseverance

Children's Books

Sep 13, 2020

Want to teach your child the value of not giving up? Read these children's books about perseverance to instill the importance of grit. Kids are naturally equipped with perseverance, from the baby learning to walk to the toddler who insists on putting on her own jacket. They don't worry about a "failure" stigma, even if it takes hundreds of falls to walk two steps or five minutes to use a zipper. But along the way, their perseverance gets challenged. It's harder to keep going when the focus shifts to who can do it the fastest or who gets it perfect the first time. They lose sight of the … [Read more...]

Why Parenting Is Harder than Your Day Job

Parenthood

Sep 12, 2020

Does work seem easy compared to raising your child? Discover why being a parent is often harder than your day job across many careers. Mondays couldn't come fast enough. Whereas my pre-baby self clung onto the weekend, this time, I relished the hours I'd be at work and free from childcare responsibilities. I had always believed taking care of kids is not for the faint of heart. I read statistics that claimed a stay-at-home parent's salary—if paid—would be worth at least $100,000. The work put into parenting often far exceeds the work we do at our paid jobs. Sure, sometimes being home … [Read more...]

Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Not Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Sep 11, 2020

It's easy for moms to feel guilty if you can't or decide not to breastfeed. See why you need to stop feeling guilty about not breastfeeding. Many moms want to breastfeed our babies, but for one reason or another, it just doesn't work out. While you breastfed your older child, this one can't seem to latch. You may not have time, or your supply is low. Perhaps you have health issues, or you feel stressed. You've tried pumping, but that has brought on more hassles, from waking up at odd hours to the extra time to pump. Or maybe you're not able to breastfeed as long as you did with your … [Read more...]

How to Get Things Done — Even with a Needy Toddler

Family Life

Sep 10, 2020

Wondering how to get things done with a toddler when he's needy (and there's so much to do)? Organize your days with these 5 effective tips. Are you finding it impossible to get anything done with your toddler around? You're at your wit's end, unable to do much with him awake. You end up doing most of these tasks after he's already in bed, which means you're dragging yourself the next day from having stayed up the previous night. Whether it's washing dishes, grocery shopping, or working from home, you can't get anything done when he can't entertain himself at all. Spending time … [Read more...]

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