Tag: Motherhood
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Grocery Delivery Service- Why you should use it
Hear me out. I used to stick my nose up to grocery delivery services. Why? In my distorted mind, it was more logical of me to take my five kids into the store, search around aimlessly for whatever it was I needed, deal with 15 tantrums, break out into a full fledge sweat, be so […]
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What’s the Wellness Shop?
When people ask me where I get all my non-toxic products from I always respond with, I get all of my everyday essentials from an online green shopping club called Melaleuca. 🌿 Ever heard of the store? It’s a word of mouth marketplace! We honestly love it. Essentially it’s like a Costco or Sam’s club […]
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How to help your child cope with tragedy
High-profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and alarm children who may feel worried that they, their friends, or loved ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Below are some steps to assist adults in helping students process tragic events. Emphasize that schools […]
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How to teach your child to interrupt, respectfully
If your child is constantly interrupting whenever you’re on the phone, or you are in the middle of doing something, this is a perfect technique for you to try. This type of interrupting teaches your child that it is OK to have something important to say, but there is a special way to share that […]
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Allow your toddler to do dangerous things carefully
What does it mean for a child to “do dangerous things carefully?” This refers to when your child is figuring out an obstacle on their own. Maybe your toddler is trying to get on the counter to get their sippy cup and you’re not around. So they push the chair over to the counter to […]
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Why a self-inventory is important
How do you want this ONE life of yours to play out? For the longest time I was letting life just go right past me. I was so consumed with all the toxic stuff happening around me, it was causing severe debilitating anxiety. I was entirely overwhelmed with my motherhood duties because I didn’t know […]
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The 9 Year Change
Congratulations! You made it through 8 years of parenting, that’s a true accomplishment. All this trials and tribulations you and your child went through were all building block for coming attractions. Welcome to the first new ride after 8, this is what we in the child development world like to call “The 9 Year Change.” […]
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Motherhood is more than being a mom…
We can all probably agree, being a mom is an incredible adventure. As amazing of an adventure, there is one pitfall of being a mom, unfortunately, mom’s are more likely to lose their sense of self (identity), compared to dads. (No offense men!) Our civilization has always portrayed the woman as the care taker and […]
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Why shifting away from praise is something to consider
By shifting from praise to acknowledgment, you are helping your child build their own sense of self, learn how to accept themselves for who they are, and learn what feels good in the way they treat others. 5 key points to make the shift from praise to acknowledgment {Praise} can actually be used to manipulate […]