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5 Mistakes Parents Make When Giving Kids Choices

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...]

6 Ingenious Strategies for Teaching Sight Words

How Kids Learn

Sep 01, 2020

Is your child struggling with sight words? Learn fun and effective strategies for teaching sight words without stress and pressure! We've all seen it: the list of sight words our kids are supposed to master by the end of the year. For some, sight words can be a challenge for parents to teach. Maybe your child isn't able to read or spell this week's sight words, making both of you feel discouraged. Getting her to practice at home feels like pulling teeth. If she doesn't know the word or finds it too hard, she might even start crying. And other times, she just might not be interested, … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Baby Won’t Burp and Gets Hiccups Instead

Newborn

Aug 31, 2020

Wondering why your baby won't burp and gets hiccups instead? Learn how to stop baby hiccups after feeding with solutions that work! It's bad enough when you're worried you can't get your baby to burp, but what do you do when he starts to hiccup, too? Sure, hiccups are cute (they make you think of bubbles popping, don't they?). But sometimes you wonder if you're doing something wrong. You burp him for what seems like forever and finally put him down after he has fallen asleep, except he wakes up a few minutes later with the hiccups. Other times, he'll get the hiccups even if he had … [Read more...]

8 Remarkable Parenting Goals Every Mom Should Have

Parenthood

Aug 30, 2020

Having long term parenting goals and objectives is a must for any parent. Discover 8 examples of goals for kids to be able to do throughout childhood and beyond. My husband saw me in the hallway with tears in my eyes. "What's wrong?" he asked in alarm. "I'm sad that they're going to kindergarten," I sobbed back. Emotional, I know. But as my twins wound down their last few weeks at preschool, I was reminded of how quickly childhood flashes by. As much as we wish for certain stages (ahem: tantrums) to end already, once you hit a milestone, you realize there's no going back. It's … [Read more...]

7 Reasons You’re Not Enjoying Motherhood

Motherhood

Aug 29, 2020

Finding yourself not enjoying motherhood? Discover the 7 reasons you feel down about parenthood, and how to turn things around. "I want my old life back," I blurted to my husband in the middle of the night. I was shocked—then felt ashamed—to admit it out loud. It had been a few weeks since bringing our son home, and I found myself yet again sleep-deprived with a wailing baby in my arms. I blamed it on the sleep deprivation, but I still felt horrible for not enjoying motherhood the way I thought I would. This was coming from the person who wanted to have a big family, who couldn't wait … [Read more...]

Top 7 Tips to Keep Your Sanity as a Mom

Motherhood

Aug 28, 2020

Feeling overwhelmed with motherhood? Learn 7 tips to keep your sanity as a mom and overcome the challenges that come with parenthood. Whether adjusting to motherhood for the first time or balancing five kids, mom life can make anyone feel crazy. I can't imagine a more stressful, long-term role than motherhood, on top of our other roles at work or duties we already have. And it's not always the huge issues that make life difficult—the little things add up and can set off even the most patient mom. Anyone who has ever offered her child a bowl of spaghetti noodles only to see it flung to … [Read more...]

12 Sneaky Ways to Beat the High Cost of Twins

Twins

Aug 27, 2020

Worried about twin expenses? Learn 12 sneaky ways to beat the cost of twins — a must for moms who want to learn how to save money with twins! I won't lie: Having twins can be financially challenging. The first time I heard I was expecting two, one of the first thoughts I had was: How in the world will I afford the expenses?! I've found myself feeling strapped, especially in this high cost-of-living city. Preschool tuition cost more than our rent, and buying two cribs, two car seats, and a minivan had taken its toll. I worried about the impact having twins would have on our jobs and … [Read more...]

How to Spend Time with Your Family (Even as a Busy Mom)

Family Life

Aug 26, 2020

Feel guilty for rushing through the day without quality time with the kids? Learn how to spend time with your family, even as a busy mom. Don't feel like you have enough hours in the day to connect with your family? You're not alone. I get emails from moms with a common challenge: how to spend time with your family on top of all that we have to do. Perhaps you're torn between working long hours and the guilt of not spending enough time with the baby. Maybe you're scrambling to get work done before the kids' bedtime, or find yourself buried beneath the responsibilities you can't … [Read more...]

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