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Children’s Books about Birthday Parties

Children's Books

Feb 26, 2021

Whether your child loves parties or is overwhelmed by it all, here are children's books about birthday parties to prepare for the day. Whether your child can't wait to go to a party or must be coerced to go ("There will be cake!"), these children's books about birthday parties just might let him know that parties are fun. Because here's a shocker: Not every kid likes birthday parties. Some might be downright opposed to this whole birthday party business. Maybe your child likes attending birthday parties but dreads having one thrown for himself. The idea of being the center of … [Read more...]

Dad Bashing: Why We Need to Stop Making Fun of Dads

Parenthood

Feb 24, 2021

It may be all fun and jokes, but dad bashing can have consequences, impacting how you run your home and your child's relationship with his dad. Moms, we like to vent. Except we tend to vent about our spouses. We rant on online forums about dads glued to the computer with the baby propped on his lap, or we harp on dads for messing up the nap schedule yet again. Even parenting books with "Just for Dads" sections assume moms do all the reading and dads aren't involved. And we may have good reason to vent. Maybe your partner does need to pitch in more with child care and household … [Read more...]

Top Challenges (and Solutions!) for Sibling Rivalry

Social Interactions

Feb 20, 2021

Fed up with your children fighting all the time? Learn how to stop the bickering with these effective sibling rivalry solutions! The things my kids fight about almost seem comical. They fight about who gets to hop inside the van first to whose turn it is to play with a quarter-inch Lego piece. Other times it's the rude tone of voices that sets them off, or a comment taken as teasing and taunting. Perhaps you can relate. It feels like your kids are always fighting or tattling on one another. Every minute, someone is running up to tell you how the other was being mean. And forget about … [Read more...]

Why You Shouldn’t Say “Good Job!” to Kids (and What to Say Instead)

Communication

Feb 19, 2021

You probably hear and say "Good job!" all the time. Discover why doing so may not be a good idea and what you can say instead. I'm one of those parents who would say "Good job!" over every little thing. Some are worthy accomplishments like playing well with one another, and others not-so-worthy like when I just don't know what else to say. It's understandable why we say "Good job" all the time. We're proud of our kids and amazed with what they do. We want to promote positive behavior and hope to boost their self-esteem and confidence. But could saying "Good job!" and other similar … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Child Is Rejecting One Parent

Social Interactions

Feb 15, 2021

It's not easy dealing with a child rejecting one parent. Learn 5 out-of-the-box ways to respond when your toddler doesn't want mom or dad. What do you do when your child rejects one parent? She rejects daddy most of the time, refusing to kiss, hug, or cuddle with him. Diaper changes, feedings, and reading books all fall on your shoulders on her insistence. Frequent phrases out of her mouth include "Daddy, go away!" and "No, daddy!" and will occasionally even hit him. It's enough to drive both of you nuts. You have to deal with the tantrums she throws and hardly have time for … [Read more...]

How to Teach Your Child to Be Assertive

Social Interactions

Feb 12, 2021

Making sure children know they have a voice is an important task. Learn how to teach your child to be assertive, with peers or adults. At the park, an older child noticed my twins playing with sticks they had found on the ground. "I want that," he said, pointing to one of the sticks my son held in his hand. "Here," my son replied, handing him the shorter stick. Even then, the boy didn't relent, insisting he have the longer stick. At that point, I did something I knew I shouldn't have done: I stepped in. "Actually, that's his stick," I told the boy. "Maybe you can find another … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Husband Doesn’t Help with the Baby Because He Works

Parenthood

Feb 08, 2021

Feeling resentful when your husband doesn't help with the baby because he works? Learn what to do to get him to help you around the house. A shower. Running an errand. Even taking a 30-minute break from everything. These are all starting to feel like luxuries you practically have to pull teeth to get, except it's not because you're alone. It's because your husband doesn't help the baby. He won't change diapers unless you ask, and even then, he gives you a hard time about it. The same is true with feeding the baby and even giving him attention. You can't get him to clean, cook meals, or … [Read more...]

Dads Are Co-Parents, Not Babysitters

Parenthood

Feb 06, 2021

It's tempting to see dad as a babysitter when mom steps out, but learn why dads are co-parents, not the occasional extra help. Whether on mom boards or among your friends, you'll hear moms wondering how to get dads to pitch in more, especially with kids. They're stay-at-home moms with husbands who expect them to handle the kids. Working moms who end the day only to do even more work around the house. They're not sure how to get their partners to ease some of the burden from their shoulders. I'm not all too surprised. History has seen women as the nurturing gender, the caregiver … [Read more...]


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