In a world where only the strong survive… only the strong survive. And parents have no choice—they have to find their way around all of the challenges that their kids throw at them. And that means getting hella creative.
How to raise a brilliant child made easy. We all want to raise smart kids and here are 8 genius tips you can start using today to boost ...
Want to stop yelling at your kids? Find out why kids often don't listen until you're yelling and try these simple alternatives instead!
Want a glimpse of Danish family life? Here are three Danish parenting tips to get you started on raising happy, confident, capable kids.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
Read about the effects of helicopter parenting on kids, and get tips on when to avoid helicopter parenting and allow kids to be independent.
It's perfectly natural to want to raise your voice when a toddler is having a tantrum. But experts say there is a better way.
Sometimes we get too soft in our parenting. We want the best for our children, and we sometimes don’t realize that the best for our child doesn’t always look very pretty. These are called “consequences.” Today I wanted to talk about consequences that make sense for kids. It’s our struggles and our consequences that make...Read More
Family rituals allow you to slow down and connect, and they’re associated with all sorts of powerful benefits. You probably have several family rituals and traditions of your own, perhaps without even realizing it. But if you don’t have rituals yet, or if you’d like to create some new ones, read on for inspiring examples of family traditions and rituals!
One of the most frustrating things about raising a young child is having a 2 or 3-year-old not listening to anything you say. When my son was a toddler, I found it so hard to
Parenting The Explosive Child
How does a mother grow close with her daughter? How do you get to know her heart? Here are 21 thoughtful questions she really needs you to ask!
Childhood Fears by Age As children grow they have different worries and fears. There are common childhood fears that tend to coincide with different stages of development. Below are the most common childhood fears by age. As with most things – this list isn’t exhaustive and some children will have different fears – or will have a
A parent's guide to the most important life skills for kids by age, from pre-schoolers to teens.
Parent-child communication is a challenge. Do you also feel like your child does not listen? Then check out 6 parenting tips to communicate stress-free.
Your child does not say many words yet? What can you do to boost his language learning?
Learn 8 essential strategies for helping a child deal with anger and why research shows them to be effective throughout life, from a child therapist.
As a parent, you can't always be there for your kids. However, you can do these 5 things to train your kid's brain for happiness.
There are eleven things that children really want from their parents - they are the keys to raising healthy, happy and resilient children
I wanted to share this No Screentime Until Printable Sheet again today because it has been wonderful for our family over the years. It teaches our children that there are more important things in life & screentime is the last resort. It gives them other screen-free ideas to helps them get lost in those activities
Here are 20 expert tips for getting your kids' attention when they just aren't listening.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
What can you do when your child is having a tantrum? Try some of these gentle parenting suggestions for coping with tantrums.
Autism: What to Know and Signs to Watch For, Early Signs of Autism, Main signs of autism and Common signs of autism, Parenting Children with Special Needs, Free Printables
Discover the importance of hugging your child - why a 20-second hug can help your child grow smarter, happier, and more resilient.
Tips for staying calm, calming your child, and tools that they can use anywhere.
A woman had a flying horror story when she was seated next to a mother and toddler who had to be changed three times over a four-hour flight.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood and oxygen flowing when a person’s heart and breathing have stopped. We provide step-by-step instructions with illustrations that anyone can perform.
if you're stressing out about parenting, it's likely that one of these 5 powerful parenting beliefs may be playing in your mind and causing you GRIEF!
Why do adults with secure attachment tend to build deep, meaningful, and long-lasting relationships? In early childhood they had these five conditions met.
When I wrote "100 Ways to be Kind to Your Child", I was in yet another one of those exhausting phases of parenting where days were going by in a blur and I often went to bed feeling defeated and guilty. Thus, these ways to be kind are not complex or fancy; they are basically a reminder to myself of the simple ways I can connect with and be there for my children.
Child Photography instantly attracts attention more than a photo of a landscape or still life, shooting photos of children with spontaneous smile is rewarding.
Because our words matter.
I worked so hard on these this year! Thought I would share this visual!
Why are our children are so many children acting more entitled than generations before? Why do so many children seem more lonely, even though they can get in touch with their friends & family anytime they want... with the touch of a fingertip? It's really what all parents need to know & what studies
Transition strategies...those little tricks to help prevent tantrums when kids need to move from one activity to another.
Our children want to show us everything they can do, from doing a crazy jump off the curb to tracing their letters, getting an “A” at school, completing a beautiful drawing and more. They want to be seen. And we want them to feel great! Unfortunately, too often, we get stuck in a rut of … Continue reading "If I Shouldn’t Say “Good Job”, What Should I Say?"
Breaking the habit of hollow praise is not easy, so here is a list of 25 alternatives to "good job" plus a free printable poster to help you remember!
Now that we have gone over what to do in early labor, you may wonder what's next. "How will I know once I'm in active labor?" and "What do I do once I'm
One of the most frustrating things about raising a young child is having a 2 or 3-year-old not listening to anything you say. When my son was a toddler, I found it so hard to