“Mommy, can I help you?” My two year old asks me this question almost every day and while it’s sometimes tempting to say I’ll do it myself (because that would be quicker than having her help me), I know that letting her help me is teaching her some important skills and independence. I think most… →
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The Important Bond Between Children and Grandparents
There is something very special about the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. Not only do grandparents get to extend the love of their own children to their grandchildren, but they get to experience the joys of raising their children all over again – without the full-on responsibility of everyday care. Children benefit greatly from… →
20 Rainy Day Activities to Do With Kids
We’ve all been there— the rainy day with cooped up kids. I’ve found that when the kids are driving you nuts the best thing to do is take some time to give to them my full attention, even if it’s just for a short amount of time. Here are some suggestions for brightening a rainy… →
14 Indoor Activities for When It’s Too Cold to Go Outside
One of the hardest times for me as a parent is when I have to think of indoor activities for my children to do. Now that it’s winter, I realize just how important outdoor exercise is to children. When they’re outside, kids can let loose, burn off steam, and get their blood flowing. But, when… →
6 Empowering Tips for Traveling with Your SPD Child
My husband and I have always enjoyed travel. Nothing too extravagant, mostly weekend trips and getaways but its something we looked forward to doing with our children. When our son was about 2 years old we found out he had Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Its been quite an adjustment for our family over the last… →
11 Powerful Tips for Parenting a Child with Anxiety
Seeing your child hurting, unhappy, or scared is the worst feeling for a parent. You feel helpless and are willing to do nearly anything to take away their discomfort. Watching your child struggle with anxiety is no different. All children will experience anxiety to some degree during their life.
Road Trip Essentials When Traveling With Toddlers
The holiday season is right around the corner, and for many of us this means taking many road trips to visit family. Travelling with toddlers can be fun, but it can also be slightly nerve-wracking. Especially when they start asking for things you don’t have.
5 Advantages of Playing Outside You May Not Have Considered
Childhood. Whenever I hear the wind rustling the leaves on trees, whenever I feel the warmth of the sun on my face, whenever I smell freshly cut grass, it brings me back. It stirs up memories of carefree days spent outside. Days spent exploring, pretending, reading. Days I long for. Days I wish I still… →
Easy Ways To Entertain Your Toddler When Sibling is At School
I have to say, I’m so excited for back to school because my two older kids are going to be gone all day. No more complaining of being bored, no more in and out of the house with friends, no more popsicle wrappers all over the place! They aren’t too enthused about going back to… →
Positive Parenting – How to Overcome Power Struggles
Mom, do you find yourself giving scads of “bad news” to your kids all day long? No, you can’t jump on the couch. We’re not buying that super cool Lego set today. Nope. I’m not serving ice cream for lunch. You know you can’t hit your brother. You have to share that favorite toy dinosaur.… →