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Popular Children’s Books in Spanish

Sep 09, 2020

Read your favorite popular children's books in Spanish, perfect for introducing beloved and classic books in another language. To instill a love and habit of reading, my husband and I asked our kids' nanny to read to them daily and often. Except...English wasn't her first language—Spanish was. Sure, she did a great job interpreting and reading the books stocked on our shelves. But we wanted her to feel comfortable reading to them in her native language. I also didn't want to hand her "my first Spanish book" types which, while fantastic, excluded many classics and favorites. So … [Read more...]

Unique Ways to Meet the Emotional Needs of Your Child

Development

Sep 08, 2020

Meeting the emotional needs of a child raises well-rounded, competent, and capable kids. Discover 7 unique ways to nurture your child's emotional needs. Fewer tantrums, more listening, getting along with others... every parent wants nearly the same things from their kids, things we think are rooted in their behavior. Want less tantrums? Put your foot down. And while these tips and tricks are the actions we take to course-correct, they stem from a deeper reason why kids behave that way in the first place. For instance, why do they throw tantrums? More importantly, why is it that showing … [Read more...]

No-Fuss Montessori Fine Motor Activities

Activities

Sep 07, 2020

Check out these Montessori fine motor activities for toddlers and preschoolers! Perfect to do at home, and includes household items and toys. Adjusting to his new Montessori preschool was a challenge for my then-toddler. Going from having one caregiver to himself to sharing a teacher with other children was no easy task. But one activity that helped ease the transition—especially during school drop offs—was the "practical work" he'd do each morning. From pouring water to tweezing pom poms, these activities would make the start of the school day much easier. Not only did he enjoy these … [Read more...]

What to Do When You Feel Like You’re Failing as a Parent

Parenthood

Sep 05, 2020

It's the one thing I hear over and over, from moms everywhere: "I feel like I'm failing as a parent." We've all felt overwhelmed with the weight of parenthood at one time or another. When we're frustrated and helpless, like we have no idea what we're doing. Maybe it's when we feel like we're doing something wrong, especially when we can't decide or don't know which direction to take. Other times we're scared how this is all going to turn out, at the rate we're going. And the reasons vary, too. Maybe you feel like you're failing as a parent when... You blame yourself for the attitude … [Read more...]

Simple Strategies to Take Toddler Twins Out Alone

Toddler

Sep 04, 2020

With your twins running around everywhere, taking them out by yourself is scary. Learn how to take toddler twins out alone and survive! Crossing the street had never felt more excruciating. My toddler twins were riding their scooters when we needed to cross a busy street. One of them cries the entire time because he didn't want to hold my hand. He has a meltdown in the middle of the street and "falls" to the ground, so I scramble to pick him and the scooters up quickly. As we're almost to the other side, I hear him shout, "My shoe! My shoe!" Apparently, his shoe had fallen off during … [Read more...]

Why You Shouldn’t Tell Your Child to Stop Crying

Communication

Sep 03, 2020

Hearing kids cry and whine can feel frustrating, but we also shouldn't tell them to stop crying. Take a look at a few compelling reasons why. I'll admit: I've told my kids to stop crying pretty often. They could've been crying for 30 minutes straight before I snapped and said, "Stop crying already!" I've sent them to their rooms, telling them they can come out when they're finished. And I've also held them in my arms after a scraped knee, reassuring them with a mantra of "Don't cry, don't cry..." I'm certain I'm not alone. It's amazing how many times we tell our kids to stop crying … [Read more...]

5 Mistakes Parents Make When Giving Kids Choices

Communication

Sep 02, 2020

You hear all the time that giving choices is the way to go. But what if it backfires? Avoid these 5 mistakes parents make when giving choices. My son woke up cranky, dragging himself through his morning routine. He complained about his oatmeal and lay limp as I got him dressed for the day. He balked when he had to stop assembling his puzzles so we could leave the house for an errand. And when it was time to put on a jacket, he refused. One tactic that could work well is to say, "We're putting on your jacket. Which one do you want to wear?" And for good reason: When given a choice, … [Read more...]

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