Pregnancy and Childbirth
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 […]
Raising children is a monumental responsibility. As parents, sometimes we get stuck in the day-to-day mundaneness of raising our kids. We forget that someday, sooner than we think, these babies we’re bringing up will become adults. Most of them will eventually want to get married. Unfortunately, many will not be prepared to become good husbands […]
We have actively chosen not to comment on my daughter’s body and weight in my house. Yes, this means we even try to avoid saying nice things about how she looks like, “You are so beautiful” or “Your hair looks so pretty like that.” Not that we don’t think it! I am super biased, and […]
Are you tired of shouting, yelling, sniping, and conflict in your family? Shouting is generally a sign we have lost our control. Even though we raise our voices louder to be heard, it can have the opposite effect, and people often switch off. This makes shouting a pretty counterproductive strategy for resolving conflict. Conflict is […]
What’s not to love about playdough? The kids love playing with it, and we moms love the hands-on exploration and engagement it provides. As a mom and former elementary teacher, pulling out the playdough has often been a surefire way to knock out boredom with my kids or students, calm down an emotional child, or […]
Many children struggle in school from time to time, and some subjects contain concepts that are more difficult to learn than others. However, your child may have a learning disability if there is a persistent struggle with a specific set of skills over time. No parent wants to see their child frustrated and confused while […]
Body image can be such a tricky subject for so many of us. The concept itself refers to how you think about your body and feel within your own skin. Growing up, I had a hard time around puberty, much like everyone else. But I don’t remember my parents ever really talking about body image. […]