Tag: parenting tips
-
Life lessons and how they come full circle
Life happens faster than we think. I remember countless times my dad telling me “you’ll be a grown up soon enough, enjoy being a kid.” Of course I wanted nothing to do with what he said. I wanted to be GROWN. But here I am now, a “grown” woman, with five kids, reiterating the same […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
A mother’s worry
When I’m older and so are you, will I remember all the fun times we had? When you’re gone and out of the house, will I remember what it was like to have a house full of kids? When you have your babies, will I remember how to care for one if you need help? […]
-
Investing In Yourself
When mother’s don’t take care of themselves, they have a hard time effectively taking care of their children. Avoid mom burn out by following this simple rule.
-
Practical Life Activities for Toddlers
As a parent of a toddler, you probably have noticed how they LOVE to help around the house, participating in whatever they can get their hands on. There are quite a few things “chores,” if you will, that we find daunting but toddlers find entirely entertaining. These tasks will require supervision in the beginning and […]
-
Simplify Self-Care
Self-care shouldn’t a stressor for you. Unfortunately, just like everything else that we face, now self-care has turned into this elaborate event that not all moms have the ability to do. Ahem, highlight reel syndrome. Not mom has the ability to leave her kids for a day, weekend or a whole vacation. Let’s be realistic […]
-
Common Misconceptions About Toddlers
We can all agree that toddlers can be EXTREMELY challenging at time. Some are definitely more challenge consistently, compared to others. But hey, remember we aren’t doing the comparing game so just read on only thinking about your little babe. When you think toddler, do you think – “terrible twos” or “threenager” ? Chances are […]
-
How to Keep Track of Child Memories
I started emailing my kids about four years ago. Right after my youngest was born. I came across this idea and thought it was a really fun and current, way to keep memories for my kids. I created email accounts for each of my kids. I am the only one with the password. I sent […]
-
Parenting Reflection
May you be blessed with a child who… Defies you so you learn to release control, With one who doesn’t listen So you learn to tune in, With one who procrastinates So you learn the beauty of stillness, With one who forgets things So you learn to let go of attachments, With one who is […]