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...]
Top Earth Day Books to Inspire Children
Teaching children to take care of the environment starts with reading! Discover the top Earth Day books for kids that are sure to inspire your child. I'll be honest: I skip past news about the environment—at least the bad news. I don't do this because I'm oblivious to the facts or I'm set on disregarding the planet. Nope—I avoid bad news because it can depress me. With every freak hurricane or degree of heat, it's easy to feel powerless in the face of these tragedies. That's why I like to focus on positive news, especially the steps regular folks can take to save the planet. From … [Read more...]
Easy! 12 Ways to Teach Preschoolers about Money
It's not too early to start teaching preschoolers about money! Discover 12 ways to make learning about money fun, interesting, and impactful, even for young kids. Like many people, I didn't get a well-rounded education about money, certainly not from school. Sure, we learned how to write checks and filled out worksheets about coins. And yes, I had a vague notion of what my parents did for a living. But when it came down to getting my first job, I had no plan or motivation, other than my friends were also looking for one. Only through my post-college years did I get into personal … [Read more...]
Best Building Toys to Nurture Creative Play
Looking for the best building toys to inspire and nurture creativity? Check out these toys and gift ideas that encourage out-of-the-box thinking for toddlers, preschoolers and older children! "Wow, I got a lot of building toys!" my son exclaimed after opening his Christmas gifts. I wasn't surprised. Since he was a toddler, he's been curious about how things work and loves to build intricate structures from toys and even household items. Over the years, he's played with some of the best building toys, from classic sets to construction to the new and innovative. I'm a huge fan of … [Read more...]
Amazing Family Conversation Starters to Try Right Now
Want to engage with your children and help them think deeper? Discover amazing family conversation starters and questions that will ignite discussion and critical thinking. Conversations with our kids can sometimes feel repetitive, don't you think? We ask, "How was school?" to get the predictable "Good" response. We might dive into asking what they did at school, which is better, but not by much. Beyond getting more than a one-word answer, I wanted to learn how to spur conversation with my kids to get them to think differently. I knew how important family conversation starters can be … [Read more...]
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