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8 Tips for Your Child’s First Haircut at a Salon

Nov 15, 2020

Getting a haircut at a salon can be overwhelming for kids. Learn how to make your child's first haircut at a salon a fun experience. There was no denying it: My son needed a haircut. I'd been saving a ton of money by avoiding the salon, but my home cuts just aren't, well... cutting it anymore. It was time for his first haircut at a salon. I avoided formal haircuts for over two years, thanks to the texture of his wavy hair that hid even the most lopsided, uneven haircuts I gave at home. But when a heat rash showed up on the back of his neck, I knew there was no way I'd be able to snip off … [Read more...]

How to Create a Math Rich Environment at Home

How Kids Learn

Nov 14, 2020

Are you overwhelmed with helping children learn mathematics? Discover effective ways to create a math rich environment at home. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. Look through my home and you'll find evidence of the many ways I try to encourage my kids to keep learning. You'll see shelves of children's books, an alphabet rug in their bedroom, and artwork proudly displayed on the wall. Reading has also become such an ingrained part of our day, especially with our bedtime routine. So … [Read more...]

Multicultural Children’s Books to Read with Your Child

Children's Books

Nov 13, 2020

Teach your child about diversity and inclusion with these multicultural children's picture books, perfect for toddlers, preschool, and elementary students! The first school my kids attended prided itself on its diversity and celebrated the different cultures that made up its population. They held concerts for Black History Month, featured dances for Indigenous People's Day, and sponsored international events on campus. The city's demographic was just as diverse, from the people you see in the neighborhood and even to the delicious smell of their home-cooked food. Now that we've moved, … [Read more...]

How to Get an Overtired Toddler to Sleep

Sleeping

Nov 12, 2020

Does your child continue to fight naps and bedtime? Learn how to get an overtired toddler to sleep, back to a normal schedule, and sleeping through the night. My extended family hosted a reunion over a three-day weekend. Friday night meant my kids stayed with a babysitter so my husband and I could grab drinks with cousins. The following day was the main event outdoors at the park, while Sunday found us spending the entire day at the beach. With no naps on either Saturday or Sunday, on top of all the stimulation and "newness" of the weekend, my kids were plain exhausted. Molars, … [Read more...]

How Caring for Newborn Twins is Different from Singletons

Newborn

Nov 11, 2020

Are you expecting twins? Learn how caring for newborn twins is different from singletons and what you can do to manage with two babies. "Our bodies are only meant to carry one baby during pregnancy," my doctor said. I sighed, knowing right then and there that caring for newborn twins would be a challenge. And this goes beyond the pregnancy and its complications. For instance, supporting them financially, from child care to education, takes a toll on anyone's pocket. Then there's the part where you handle two crying babies. Two kids going through the same developmental stages. Two … [Read more...]

Are You Responding Correctly when Your Child Says a Bad Word?

Communication

Nov 10, 2020

Has your child stumped you by blurting out a bad word, whether innocently or intentionally? Learn how to respond correctly to a child using bad language. From outright R-rated words to the less offensive, hearing your child say a bad word can feel shocking. First, you're surprised, maybe even guilty because there's a good chance you know where he must've picked it up from. Then, you react and discipline him regardless of whether he said it with intention or not. Other times, he's not even aware that he said a bad word, but know that he's triggered something in you based on your … [Read more...]

52 Children’s Books for Three Year Olds

Children's Books

Nov 08, 2020

Looking for children's books for 3 year olds? This comprehensive list includes 52 books to read with your child, perfect for the whole year! Your 3 year old likely enjoys reading—no surprise there. In fact, a kindergartener's interest in reading a book outside of school is 100%. But by fourth grade, that interest drops to 54%. That's almost half. What changes in fourth grade? Parents stopped reading to their kids. At some point, your child won't "need" you to read to her. When she can read every word in a book, you might assume that the next logical step is to leave reading to … [Read more...]

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