Finding yourself not enjoying motherhood? Discover the 7 reasons parenting has gotten you 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 my baby 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, … [Read more...]
7 Game-Changing Ways to Respond to Your Argumentative Child
Dealing with an argumentative child can be challenging for parents. Discover 7 game-changing ways to stop kids from constantly arguing about everything. "We're going to watch Ninjago today, because yesterday we watched Rowan Freemaker," my son announced. Usually he keeps good track of which show to watch and when, but on this particular day, he was wrong. "Actually, we watched Ninjago yesterday, so today we're watching Rowan Freemaker," I replied. His brothers seemed to remember and agreed that yes, we would be watching Rowan Freemaker instead. "No," he said, standing his ground. … [Read more...]
6 Surefire Ways to Stop Feeling Like an Overwhelmed Mom
Overcome with all the responsibilities and emotions that come with motherhood? Stop feeling like an overwhelmed mom with these 6 fantastic tips. By: Amy Wruble It was a typical morning. As I ransacked the closet in search of a lost leotard, a toy cash register flew off the overstuffed shelves and crushed my toes. I tried to schedule a repairman for our broken stove, but the kids’ fighting was so loud, I couldn’t hear a word. Then my toddler spilled an entire box of cereal and I had to abandon the mess or risk being tardy for school. On this and many other days, I have felt like a … [Read more...]
Unique Ways to Meet the Emotional Needs of Your Child
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. Less 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? Simply 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 kids throw tantrums, and more important, why is it that … [Read more...]
31 Totally Awesome Conversation Starters for Kids
Looking for thoughtful conversation starters for kids? Learn more about your family through these 31 question prompts and simple topics. "Daddy's home!" the kids yelled when they heard the jingle of keys at the doorknob. I was equally elated to see my husband not just home, but just in time for dinner to start. Over the years, we've eaten most of our meals together as often as we can. Dinners are a bit trickier, with work and his LA traffic-laden commute, so it's always a treat when we get to spend a weeknight dinner together. Why? These moments provide a chance to start conversations … [Read more...]
7 Positive Parenting Skills All Moms Need to Have
We've all questioned our parenting skills in one way or another. Maybe it was when your toddler was so upset he refused to get up off the floor and finally leave the park, or he wouldn't eat dinner but threw a fit instead. It feels like all you do is yell at your kids, because that's the only thing that seems to work. The worst is when they've finally fallen asleep from a long, draining day, and you're filled with remorse, wishing you could wake them up and apologize. All this, on top of managing your household, getting errands done and appointments scheduled... no wonder you're … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Feel Like You’re Failing as a Parent
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. Where we feel like a failure as a wife and mother. When we feel 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 … [Read more...]
7 Proven Strategies to Handle Bedtime Tantrums
Dealing with toddler tantrums at bedtime isn't easy, especially when everyone loses sleep. Discover 7 strategies to end bedtime tantrums once and for all. Bedtime tantrums seem to come out of nowhere, don't they? Your child used to go to sleep so easily, but now dives into full-blown meltdowns at bedtime. He starts freaking out, kicking and screaming, despite nothing having changed in your routine at all. In fact, you have no idea what's causing toddler tantrums at bedtime, much less how to handle them. So, within the last few weeks, your "great sleeper" is suddenly not so great at … [Read more...]
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