Child pouting or sulking very regularly? Check out these tips for dealing with a sulking kid, and turn that frown upside down!

The door flies open, an eruption of screaming children. They are bickering. It’s one of the things that I find so frustrating about parenting. The squabbles and squarks. The shouts and the cries over seemingly mundane things. Previously I would have sent them both to different parts of the house,...

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Use iMOM's sibling rules to cut down on bickering, make your house more peaceful, and help your children develop loving relationships with each other.

Got a picky eater? Go to the bottom of the parenting class at once!! I mean what kind of mother are you? Don't you know, that if you just prepared one healthy, balanced meal and

Kids may ask for a younger sister or brother at various phases of life. Here's how to support them through the disappointment of not having a sibling when they really want one.

Ahh, siblings. Sometimes it's all love with your kids, other times it's...not. If you've had enough, read my one simple trick to end sibling fighting!

Q: When you suddenly notice arguing, general strife that is seemingly NOT momentary.....what do you first address in the home? I am feeling frustrated because it seems sort of sudden and not just one or two kids. I have been very tired and struggling to buck up...so maybe my attitude is part of it. I

Morgan Smith won't go to school. It's not a whim or simply bad behavior. School refusal, which experts say is a common childhood behavior problem for kindergartners to high schoolers, is wrenching for kids and parents alike.

While some desperate parents resort to yelling or spanking to control their children's unruly behavior, Barbara Unell and Jerry Wyckoff, Ph.D., authors of "Discipline without Shouting or Spanking," say that these forms of discipline can reinforce the kind of behavior parents seek to correct. Shouting or smacking reflects a lack of control...

This post is full of my ideas for effective consequences that actually teach BETTER BEHAVIOR than simply punish a child for a discipline problem!

Sick and tired of your kids bickering all the time? Here are 11 sure-fire ways to stop sibling fighting and to encourage your kids to get along with each other.

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Moms, our anger sets the tone for our family. Go from grouchy to great with these 5 easy ways to improve your mood and attitude.

It is easy to lecture our kids on the rewards of being considerate and tolerant, or make a case for the benefits of being kind and self-empowered. We can give them lots of sound arguments for being considerate of other's needs, but there is one place that we rarely look for the most needed solutions.

I gave birth to both of my children, or perhaps more accurately had them surgically extracted, by elective cesarean section. Do I feel guilt for my two c-sections? Not at all

Are you introverted? Are you also a parent? These two things can create an oil and vinegar type interaction, especially if you're with your child 24/7. How do you balance your needs and those of your son or daughter? Though this many seem impossible, I'm here from the front lines to tell you that there is hope.

He was an unruly little boy. Four-and-a-half and quite the handful. His mom called him things like “brat” and “annoying” and constantly...

If your child is constantly demanding attention in the most embarrassing ways, check out these tips to stop the attention-seeking behavior gently.

Ah, bickering. Sadly it’s as natural to siblings as breathing. But that doesn’t mean squabbling is right—or that we parents are powerless to change it. If your kids have gotten into a habit of bossing

My kids love each other to death, but man alive! When they start fighting, it just isn't pretty. It's usually over silly stuff, but that doesn't stop the

Learn strategies and solutions for disciplining your teen and tips to handle even the worst teen behavioral problems.

Fighting kids driving you crazy? Find 21 ideas to ease the sibling rivalry and help your kids learn to get along before you lose your mind.

What does your day look like? Sometimes your day being mum goes a little like this one!

Are you looking to enjoy motherhood more? I've changed the way I've been thinking with 5 simple mindset changes to be a happier Mum.

Mum's make time for you! Selfcare is NOT selfish. Get your FREE 'ways for busy mums to make time for you Cheatsheet Printable HERE!

Who is the normal mum I keep reading about? Is it you? Your mum? Maybe it is me? Am I normal? Whoever you are, I am sorry but I am not celebrating you...

Practical ways to beat mum guilt and avoid anxiety meltdowns. Being more mindful of the emotions at the source of your guilt can help you balance your life. Your role as a parent can change depending on having people you trust around you. These seven methods can help you beat a cycle of negativity.

The full time working mum vs the full time stay at home mum. The debate has been raging for years. Contradictory headlines splashed across the media wade in on whether either decision will harm your kids.

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Mothers across the world will agree, we all have different sides of being mum. All are significant, but all of them also need plenty of nurture and growth.

Are you trying to stay afloat in the sea of lost mothers? Are you searching for some sort of certainty about your future? Has your future changed too?

Preparing for mom’s death is not easy. You can prepare yourself to experience the pain of losing your mom but when it comes you will feel it came too early. Even if you are given years to prepare for mom’s death, you will never be ready. None of us wants to lose a mother. But ... Read more

Mum guilt can leave you feeling low and depleted. Here's what causes it and what you can do to feel better.

Support a new mum in your life with these helpful ideas. These tips will really help a new mum in ways you might not have considered.

Tomorrow is my first ever Selfish Mums’ Saturday. What am I going to do with it? Find out…

WE'VE REBRANDED! A Simple and Contented Life is now The Unapologetic Mompreneur Are you a mom with an online biz ready to take back your time, home, biz and self so that you can reclaim

We all know becoming a mum is tough - it's a big learning curve. So what’s the point of judging other mums and mum shaming? Here is why we need to stop it and work together now!

How to tackle overwhelm for mums. How thinking differently about purpose, priorities, and big rocks can help shift your mindset and help reduce the feeling of overwhelm

Find out Lauren from Peanut Butter Push Ups thoughts on the nine ways being a mum changes you - in many ways that she was not expecting!

The full time working mum vs the full time stay at home mum. The debate has been raging for years. Contradictory headlines splashed across the media wade in on whether either decision will harm your kids.

Is your ex a Disney Dad? No rules? No boundaries? Plenty of fun and lavish gifts? Is he a 'friend' rather than a parent? Click through to find out more...

Being a stay at home Mum is great, it really is but sometimes I do wonder if I have lost my mind. Here are the signs, I wonder if you'll agree?

I know you feel overwhelmed and like your ‘to-list’ is never ending. I think being idle may be the answer

Welcome to this months Focus on You. In this post, I have been speaking with the lovely Suzanne who shares her story on PCOS and losing her mum before the birth of her daughter.

Here's the life-changing advice that helped me the most when I felt trapped as a new mum. The best new mum advice EVER!