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Top Children’s Books about Bedtime

Bedtime

Mar 07, 2023

Instill a love of reading—and get your child to sleep—by reading children's books about bedtime every night. Check out our top picks here! It's the question I get more than any other, the topic everyone has battled with at some point or another. Bedtime. Namely, how we can get our kids to fall asleep / stay asleep / not be so scared about sleep. We can sleep train, coerce, and give rewards as a way to convince them to go to sleep. But one of the best ways to overcome this challenge is through reading children's books about bedtime. With books, kids can relate to the characters. They … [Read more...]

What to Include in a Daily Schedule for 6 Year Old Kids

Little Kids

Mar 06, 2023

Need to create a daily schedule for a 6 year old at home? Learn what to include in your morning and after school routine for a smooth day! For one reason or another, you know that you need some sort of structure for your 6 year old. Maybe all she wants to do is play video games or watch television, scorning any chores or responsibilities you remind her to do. Perhaps she has trouble getting ready in the morning—she still needs your help putting on a shirt and needs multiple reminders to get her shoes on. And even though she's now in school for most of the day, that still doesn't make … [Read more...]

Are You Living Through Your Kids? Why You Should Find Your Own Meaning

Parenthood

Mar 05, 2023

Are you living through your kids to fill a void in yourself? Learn how to find your own meaning and stop relying on your kids to feel happy. My first grader was going to receive an award at school for doing well in reading. This was his moment, his chance to be recognized for his hard work and love of learning. Except there I was, fighting a selfish urge to take some of that credit, too. As if my child’s accomplishments should be a direct reflection of the kind of parent I was. I wanted to stand there so everyone knew I was the parent of the kid who just received an award. It was then … [Read more...]

Your Toddler Refuses to Sit on the Potty? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Worry

Potty Training

Mar 04, 2023

Frustrated that your toddler refuses to sit on the potty? Learn why you shouldn't worry—and what to do about potty training instead. The potty. For one reason or another, it's become the source of power struggles between you and your usually cooperative toddler. You tried everything, like frequent trips to the bathroom, watching videos and songs, and even confiscating items. Rewards and incentives don't work either—he couldn't care less about wearing "big kid" underwear or earning stickers and stars. He might even show many signs of readiness and knows what he's supposed to do. But … [Read more...]

Top Parenting Books Moms and Dads Should Read

Parenthood

Mar 03, 2023

Find the best advice with these top parenting books moms and dads should read. Learn how to discipline and become the best parent you can be! I'm a researcher. When I run into an issue with my kids, I read as much as I can about it. I start online where a quick online search can turn up some good articles. But some of the best advice I've heard and applied comes from reading the best parenting books. These aren't "how-to" guides like when to start solids or how to change a diaper (though I've read those as well!). These books discuss parenting, from how to best communicate with our kids … [Read more...]

When Your Child Regresses Because of New Baby Jealousy

Newborn

Mar 02, 2023

Has your older child regressed with the arrival of a new sibling? Learn what to do when young children regress because of new baby jealousy. Those two weeks after welcoming my twins home were some of the most challenging times... but not because of the two babies. As much as we prepared our then-three-year-old son about his two baby brothers, the change still took a toll on him. He didn't exactly resent, hurt, or speak ill of his brothers. Instead, my preschooler regressed. The progress he'd made with learning how to manage his emotions flew out the door. He'd throw a fit over … [Read more...]

Toddler Rejecting Mom? 5 Ways to Respond

Social Interactions

Mar 01, 2023

Is your toddler rejecting mom or overly attached to one parent? Learn 5 ways to respond when your child wants nothing to do with you. You can't help but feel a little jealous. Okay, a lot jealous. Your toddler seems to love her dad and all but ignores you. She gets excited when Daddy comes home (and of course cries when he leaves). She can go the whole day saying "Daddy..." Never mind that you're the primary caregiver and spend so much time with her, from getting up with her every night to giving her all her meals and baths. She screams and cries when you pick her up, reaching for dad … [Read more...]

How to Stop Kids from Fighting

Behavior

Feb 28, 2023

Tired of your children squabbling, from arguments to hitting each other? Apply these tips on how to stop kids from fighting once and for all. Hands down, hearing my kids fight is one of my biggest triggers. You know, the kind that makes you snap, yell "Just stop it already!" or hide in your room. And it's always for the weirdest reasons, too. For instance, here are some of the things my kids have fought about: When one copied another's drawing Whether a banana and an apple do (or do not) make the number "10" Whose turn it was to read from the trivia cards Because two of … [Read more...]


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