Pregnancy and Childbirth
Inspirational quotes for kids are a great way to encourage the little ones in your life. We’ve rounded up over 100 of our favorite inspirational quotes for kids that we know you’ll love! These quotes are perfect if you’re looking for the right words to say in a birthday card or just a note for […]
Discipline is one of the most important but challenging responsibilities that a parent might face.1 There are no shortcuts or quick wins. Discipline is a consistent and developmentally appropriate response to a child’s behavior that helps them learn how to fit in with the world around them effectively and happily. It is not about obedience […]
You want to do your best to raise your child. As such, it’s natural to worry that you pay them too much attention or give them too much love and not enough discipline. You don’t want to validate and reinforce negative behaviors, but you should not fall into the trap of “let them cry” or […]
As parents, we want to raise kind kids. We want our kids to be good humans. Of course, we want them to have friends. And we want them to get along with and help others. Studies show that kindness reduces stress and increases confidence, optimism, and emotional well-being. But there are other substantial physical and […]
Most parents want to raise children who are gracious and grateful for the gifts they receive from others. None of us want to have “that kid” who acts like an entitled brat or throws a fit when they don’t get the gift they wanted. In a world that teaches our kids that complaining and always […]
The weather is warmer. School is officially out. The kiddos are at home. Unfortunately for parents, this means there’s ample time for activities and room for typical cries of boredom, especially as little ones are ready for a summer of nonstop excitement. Where’s a mom supposed to come up with enough summer playdate ideas for […]
From the moment our babies are born, we see their unique personalities peeping through. Some infants already have distinct ways of engaging with you and their world. Maybe they are super chill and easy-going, or high-strung and easily distressed. It is usually easy to see little hints about your child’s personality from a very young […]
Ah, summer. Lazier days, lots of time spent outside, water play, fresh berries, picnics, fighting kids, tired mom, sand-filled cars, and so much more . . . You probably do many things on this list already, but I hope it gives you a way to find an activity that works for you and requires very […]
Discipline is your set of choices in response to your child when they have engaged in some behavior that defies the rules you have set or your values and morals about what is right and wrong. The overarching idea of discipline is that you are trying to teach them not to repeat certain behaviors that […]
While we parents try to be watchful over our children as often as possible, it is not feasible to be with them all the time, especially as they get older and more independent. To keep our kids as safe as possible, whether we’re watching or not, teaching them some essential safety rules at home and […]
