Looking for easy activities for three year olds? From crafts to outdoor activities, discover everyday, fun things to do with your child. If you're like me, you've found your child playing with the same toy, day after day. Or perhaps he's even blurted the dreaded, "I'm bored," leaving you wondering what else you can do. As much as I'm a fan of independent play, we can still do plenty to keep our kids engaged during the day. You may have even found yourself getting bored of the same activities or thinking of ways to switch things up. I've compiled my favorite activities for three year … [Read more...]
Consequences for Kids That Actually Work
Do you find that your consequences for kids don't always work? Take a look at the biggest mistake parents make, and how to apply consequences that respect your child AND curb challenging behavior, regardless of age. We've all felt that panic: trying to come up with a consequence fit for a child's behavior. Maybe your child tested your limits and you got upset. In trying to turn this chaos into a teachable moment, you scanned your brain for a good enough consequence... one that would get her to stop, to convince her this is serious, and that you've just about had it with her … [Read more...]
Children’s Books about Self Esteem
Liking themselves helps children feel happy and succeed in life. You can encourage confidence in your kids and improve how they see themselves by reading children's books about self esteem! "I LOVE YOU!" my son bellowed to himself in the mirror. I had to chuckle to myself—earlier that morning, I had told him how important it is to love yourself, to truly believe that you are an amazing person. And one of the ways to affirm that, I suggested, was to look yourself in the mirror and say, "I love you." You see, no one is immune to questioning their worth, kids included. A child could be … [Read more...]
7 Things You Need to Do to Avoid Sibling Jealousy
Sibling jealousy over the new baby seems understandable, but what do you do when a few years have passed and your child is still jealous? Perhaps you're exhausted with your older child's jealousy and need for constant attention. Even when you were pregnant, he was already apprehensive about his baby brother's arrival. Just as you predicted, he didn't take to the new baby at all. Like many parents, you figured the stage would pass, but four years later, the bond you hoped to nurture is still buried beneath the sibling jealousy he feels. He behaves well in every other way, but when it … [Read more...]
Top Reasons to Rotate Toys (And How to Do It)
Frustrated with the mess of toys in your home, especially when your kids ignore or get bored with them? Learn how to rotate toys to make better use of the toys you have—and clear up much-needed space! Even for a self-proclaimed minimalist, I was getting overwhelmed with my kids' toys and books. We don't have a garage to store toys, much less a playroom where they would belong. Instead, we only have a few shelves, tables, and of course their bedroom to house the growing number of toys. I wanted to keep many of the toys since the kids hadn't outgrown them yet. But I also noticed there … [Read more...]
5 Useful Tools to Teach Impulse Control for Kids
Do you wish your child would think before acting more often? Learn how to teach impulse control for kids with these 5 useful tools. It's never too late to help your impulsive child! Wondering what age kids typically stop to think before acting? You're not alone. Many parents struggle with impulse control for kids, despite using time-outs, positive reinforcement, or removing privileges. Perhaps your child grabs toys from other kids or pushes them for no reason. Or maybe he doesn't think twice about touching something hot or dirty, or he can't seem to stay away from the items you keep … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Toddler to Poop in the Potty
Wondering why your child still isn't pooping in the potty? Learn how to get your toddler to poop in the potty, handle anxiety and avoid accidents! Despite his success with potty training in just three days, my toddler wouldn't poop in the potty. We had started potty training, but several months in and he still hadn't gotten the hang of pooping in the potty. It seemed that every single day he had a poop accident in his underwear. I knew rewards were ineffective, but even praising him for the times he did poop in the potty didn't seem to work. In fact, he knew when he needed to poop, … [Read more...]
Do You Have an Ungrateful Child? What to Do:
Are you dealing with selfish kids? Learn how to discipline an ungrateful child without power struggles, and nurture mutual respect for each other instead. My husband added an extra treat for our then-toddler: a peanut butter sandwich with his oatmeal. The little guy shoved aside the oatmeal for the sandwich and gobbled it up in record speed. Once his hands were empty, though, he cried for more. "It's all gone," we tried explaining to him. Nothing seemed to register. He wasn't thrilled at having eaten a favorite snack—instead, he showed little thanks once the sandwich was gone. This … [Read more...]
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