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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…