Are you a soon-to-be first-time mom? Discover the best tips and advice for new parents that no one talks about—from fellow parents who've been there. Tell anyone you're about to be a new mom, and you'll likely hear scores of parenting advice all over. The coworker who tells you it's okay to feel overwhelmed, the friend who warns you not to rock your baby. You'll hear about milestones to keep an eye on, and what those flaps on onesies are actually for. But sometimes, it's the absence of advice for new parents that's most startling. How no one tells you the intense and almost shameful … [Read more...]
How to Be a Good Mom (Even When You Feel Discouraged)
Feeling discouraged these days about motherhood? You CAN be the best mom to your kids—learn how to be a good mom with these important tips and reminders! We've all had those days. Those days when you yelled at your toddler just because he kept turning the light switch on and off. When you wake up delirious in the middle of the night with the baby and think, "What have I gotten myself into?!" When you resorted to doing everything you swore you'd never do, like giving your kids junk food or letting them watch an extra hour of television. And other times, those days happen when you feel … [Read more...]
On Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood
Feeling like you're losing your identity in motherhood? Get tips and inspiration on rediscovering yourself after motherhood and feel fulfilled again. Before becoming a mom, I could wake up at 8am every morning... and that was early. I could then make a cup of tea without feeling rushed to drink it, and even flat-iron my hair every morning. My husband and I also went out more, from movies to museums, and to long drives and day trips. I saw my friends more often, and those I couldn't, still spoke to them on the phone for hours. Sleeping at midnight was my norm, and coming home from work … [Read more...]
Your Toddler Refuses to Sit on the Potty? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Worry
Struggling when your toddler refuses to sit on potty? Discover why you shouldn't worry—and how doing so is can hold your child back from potty training. 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 potty, watching videos and songs, and even confiscating items. Rewards and incentives don't work either—he couldn't care less about wearing "big kid" undies or getting stickers and stars. He might even show many signs of potty readiness and knows what he's … [Read more...]
Toddler Not Listening? 7 Things You Need to Do
If you're struggling with a toddler not listening and behaving, you're not alone. Discover 7 things you need to do to get kids to listen without yelling. My then-toddler sat flipping through a book when I called, "Breakfast time!" He ran to the dining room, with the book in hand. "You can put the book on the couch," I suggested. We typically don't allow other items at the dining table when we're eating meals, even books. "Then, you can have it after you're done eating," I continued. "No!" he shouted, adamant about bringing the book to the table. This went back and forth, with him … [Read more...]
How to Discipline a 4 Year Old When Nothing Seems to Work
Wondering how to discipline a 4 year old who hits, doesn't listen, or is outright defiant? Learn out-of-the-box parenting tips to solve behavior problems. "Please tell me this all goes away when kids turn four," I had told a few friends. When you're in the middle of the Terrible Twos or the Threenager stage, it's easy to assume that all defiant behavior issues magically disappear once said stages are done. Unfortunately, it doesn't exactly work that way. Sure, behavior typically takes a huge upswing as they get older, especially as kids learn to communicate and function more … [Read more...]
Top 7 Ways to Make Parenting Toddlers Easier
Overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting toddlers? Discover the best tips to better communicate with your child and avoid another tantrum. To this day, my husband and I haven't returned to our local car museum. Seven years ago (seven!) we decided to take our then-toddler to see the car exhibits. We had just made it to the main lobby when he decided to throw a fit about being there. Trying to convince him to visit the exhibits or play with the hands-on toys and activities was useless. My husband and I looked at each other, in a What are we going to do? sort of way. We had just paid … [Read more...]
Anger Management for Moms: 7 Patterns That Keep You Feeling Angry
Tired of constantly losing your temper with your children? Anger management for moms starts with breaking these 7 patterns to finally stop feeling angry. Every mom who has ever yelled at her child knows how irrational it is. Ridiculous even. After all, our kids are so young, some as young as babies, when we get angry. They're not even especially "difficult," but rather simply going through normal development all kids their age do. And as much as we don't want to yell, we still don't know how to actually stop. Common advice like putting the baby in the crib or counting to 10 doesn't … [Read more...]
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