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Children’s Books that Reinforce Positive Behavior

Sep 18, 2020

Help your kids learn how to behave, get along with others, and handle their emotions with these children's books about positive behavior. Hitting, tattling, biting and getting angry... these are just some of the social behaviors we often have to discuss with our little ones. But as you can imagine, hearing all the ways you can improve doesn't always feel good to a child. Even if said with patience and love, there are only so many teachable moments she can take at a time. You see, however common these behaviors are, kids aren't always willing nor able to discuss how they feel. They … [Read more...]

What to Do when Your Kids Don’t Listen to You in Public

Behavior

Sep 17, 2020

Do you spend every family outing managing misbehaving kids? Learn what to do when kids don't listen in public so you can enjoy your time together. Getting your kids to listen at home is hard enough, but what do you do when you're out in public? Maybe you have to raise your voice to get them to hear you. They run away when you need to stay put, or touch things they should leave alone. And being under the watchful eye of others—whether strangers or those you know—can put immense pressure on how you discipline. We've all either seen or experienced this ourselves. We've witnessed kids who … [Read more...]

Little Ways You’re Actually Judging Your Child’s Emotions

Behavior

Sep 16, 2020

Do you act different when your child is throwing a fit than when he is happy and excited? Avoid the mistake of judging your child's emotions. Do you love your kids unconditionally? I thought I did. After all, I love mine regardless of the choices they'll make and celebrate who they are, in spite of their differences and similarities with me. And I say this not lightly, but truthfully: I would give my life for them. Isn't that unconditional love? I thought so. But then I realized my kids may not see it that way. And it all started with the movie Frozen... Like any silly parent … [Read more...]

Why Parenting Is Harder than Your Day Job

Parenthood

Sep 12, 2020

Does work seem easy compared to raising your child? Discover why being a parent is often harder than your day job across many careers. Mondays couldn't come fast enough. Whereas my pre-baby self clung onto the weekend, this time, I relished the hours I'd be at work and free from childcare responsibilities. I had always believed taking care of kids is not for the faint of heart. I read statistics that claimed a stay-at-home parent's salary—if paid—would be worth at least $100,000. The work put into parenting often far exceeds the work we do at our paid jobs. Sure, sometimes being home … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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