Want to raise kids with a genuine passion for curiosity? Discover effective ways to raise children who love to learn — and not because they have to. My son was in the kitchen trying to turn an empty box of strawberries into an airplane. He had attached a propeller from another toy to the front and strapped a rubber band he'd hoped would sling it forward. It even came equipped with landing wheels. The airplane never moved, much less flew, but this is the kind of learning I want to encourage in my kids. Not doing homework begrudgingly or even perfect grades, but the willingness to try … [Read more...]
Mom Guilt: 7 Reasons We Shouldn’t Blame Ourselves for Everything
Do you suffer from mom guilt and blame yourself for everything that goes wrong? Learn 7 reasons we shouldn't blame ourselves for everything — and how to stop. I knew I should've put a jacket on him, I thought. My son had caught a cold, leaving him miserable for a few days. But while the causes of his cold were many—from sick kids at school to not washing his hands well—I focused on how I could've been the one to blame. Mom guilt. We've all felt it, even as early as when we were still pregnant. We worried about all the things that could go wrong, then blame ourselves when they … [Read more...]
7 Smart Ways to Maintain Your Child’s Sleep Schedule on Vacation
Planning a family trip but wondering how to handle your child's sleep routine? Learn 7 smart ways to maintain your child's sleep schedule on vacation. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Regalo. All opinions are 100% mine. I had been planning our family trip, down to the sites to visit, the restaurants to eat, and the rental house we'd stay. But as much as I had planned for what we'd do once we got there, I realized I hadn't considered my kids' routine, particularly their sleep schedule. Even now, I work hard to keep a nap and bedtime routine at home, so much so that my … [Read more...]
How to Be a Better Mom with Authoritative Parenting
Heard of authoritative parenting but not sure how to implement it? Learn how to be a better mom with authoritative parenting. You'd think being a parent—such an important and difficult role—would come with a certificate reassuring us we know what we're doing. Instead, we base our decisions on how we grew up, what we've read or heard, or from our circle of friends and families. No wonder we feel lost at times, or second guess our decisions. But there is an effective parenting style that many experts say is the best way to go. One that balances rules and demands with nurture and love. … [Read more...]
8 Children’s Books about Peace
Want to read about finding and living a life of peace? Teach your child the importance of kindness with these children's books about peace. Talking about peace to children can be difficult, especially since it can highlight the opposite: Struggle, cruelty, conflict, and anything else that isn't peaceful. Kids may not always understand why these events happen. They get scared or don't feel safe. They wonder if these events can happen in their lives rather than in distant places or times past. But kids understand peace better when we talk about it in ways they can relate to. We can … [Read more...]
How to Potty Train Twins: The Ultimate Guide
Twin parents, ready to potty train? Learn all about potty training twins, from when to start, how to prepare, and what to do when one twin isn't ready. Few things felt as glorious as the day I was finally able to toss the changing pad and covers away for good. My twins no longer wear diapers during the day. I can't even remember the last time I bought baby wipes. My twins are officially potty trained. But the process is a little more complex. You may have your own questions about potty training twins as well. When do you start? How do you know they're ready? What do you do if one … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Reasons I Buy Natural and Organic Products
I've been buying natural and organic products for years. Here are the top 10 reasons I buy organic food and personal care. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom's of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. Funny but true: Our families think my husband and I are vegetarian. From uncles asking if I eat meat to my brother-in-law buying veggie patties, we've earned the reputation of being vegetarian. While we're not vegetarian, we do shop at farmers markets and buy organic, which might have given the impression we also avoid meat and who knows what else our families may … [Read more...]
Fun Literacy Activities to Help Your Child Learn
Encouraging early learning is easy with fun literacy activities! Learn why simple activities like talking, reading and singing will help your child learn. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of First 5 California. The opinions and text are all mine. From Day One, I wanted to engage my kids toward healthy brain development. I knew I couldn't control everything, but I was determined to do what I can to raise lifelong learners. So I read child development books and scoured the internet for baby activities. I even read aloud to my pregnant belly. Turns out that helping … [Read more...]
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