Bringing your tiny newborn home from the hospital for the first time can be scary. Being responsible or another human being is a huge job! And it’s the most important job as a new mom that you can have. The first few weeks can be a little overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. Read more…

One of the most challenging behavior problems I’ve faced recently with my 3-year-old is her constantly getting out of bed during nap time and bedtime. She suddenly realized that she could get out of bed on her own whenever she wanted, and she started to do it. So not only is going up and down the stairs constantly for 1 - 2 hours to get her back into bed frustrating, the fact that she is roaming around the house can be potentially dangerous. Read more…

Saying thank you is one of the first social rules many parent teach their kids, and for good reason. We want our children to be appreciative and not take things for granted. Learning to be grateful can improve our kids’ relationships, their ability to empathize, and their overall happiness. If you’re looking for ways to reinforce the importance of gratitude or would like to find other meaningful ways that your kids can show appreciation, here are some tips. Read more…

Have you ever found yourself at the end of your rope, so frustrated with your kids, that after telling them to do something for the fourth or fifth time, you just lose it and start screaming? Yup. Been there, done that. And then afterwards, you have such a feeling of guilt, because that’s definitely not the type of parent that you aspire to be. Read more…

As moms, sometimes we just need a few minutes of “me” time, whether it’s 2 minutes to lock yourself in the bathroom to get some quiet, or 15 minutes to take a shower. However, getting some “me” time is not always easy, whether your child is whining because they want a snack  they want you to get a certain toy from the bottom of the bin. If you are in desperate need of a few moments to yourself, check out these ideas to keep your toddler occupied. Read more…