Most people see creativity as a talent, rather than a skill. Children are bound to “be creative,” but as they grow up, it all gets lost in their routines and responsibilities. Or so they say. The truth is that creativity is a skill. And, like any skill, it can be developed (at any age), all… →
Kids
How I Potty-Trained My Toddler In Less Than A Week
Potty-training. The moment my oldest son turned two, I was dreading it. I truly believed that potty-training would be the ultimate bane of my existence. I actually pushed it aside for a little longer than I should have – you see, my son was showing the signs that he was ready to use the big… →
How to Encourage Physical Development Skills in Your Toddler
Worried about your toddler’s physical development? Maybe you see your friend’s toddler already walking and beginning to sit, but your toddler wants nothing to do with walking. The rate of each child’s development – both physical and cognitive– vary from child to child. Physical development in children can be divided into gross motor skills and… →
Understanding How to Raise Your Boy with ADHD in 2018
Until the term ADHD came into our lives, I don’t know how many times my son’s disruptive behavior was chalked up to that overused phrase, “boys will be boys.” My son’s behavior seemed to be stuck on hyperdrive all the time. Keeping him from doing and saying certain things became a full-time job. After being… →
9 Survival Tips For Raising Toddler Boys
When I was pregnant for the first time, I wanted a boy – so when we found out that we were indeed expecting a baby boy, I was ecstatic. I dreamed of the messy faces that were soon to come. The Tonka trucks and Hot Wheels explosion on my living room floor and the rambunctious… →
How My Son Quit His Binky in 4 Days (No Pacifier and Without Going Cold Turkey!)
Binkies. Pacifiers. Like most parents, I have always had a love/hate relationship with them. I love them because they help comfort my child while giving me a couple minutes of sanity. I hate them when it is time to start making them disappear. All four of my boys have used binkies. Looking back I realize… →
10 Fun Activities to Help Your Child Overcome Anger
My son’s teacher called me one afternoon screaming into the phone, “Ms. McCollum, your son is running around the room throwing chairs.” I couldn’t believe what she saying because my son was such a sweet, shy kid and I couldn’t imagine him acting that way. When I asked her why he was so upset, she… →
How to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten + FREE Checklist!
Warmer weather is finally here, and that means lots of outdoor fun with our kids. For younger children, especially those getting ready to start Kindergarten, it is important to include learning activities in their play months before they start school. If you’ve already registered your child for school, you may have received a long list… →
6 Ways to Encourage Independent Play for Your Toddler
As each mom enters the phase of toddler motherhood, we all begin to go a little bonkers at some point. Toddlers are wonderful and energizing and yet somehow, at the same time, terrifying and exhausting. If you’re a busy mom, or you work from home, independent play can be a lifesaver. But how do you… →
10 BEST Tech-Free Toys For Kids!
With kids, comes toys! No matter what age your kids are, you probably have a house full of toys and probably only a small number of those toys are actually played with. My kids are only young (3 years and 7 months), but still – we’ve managed to accumulate so many toys. And I’ll tell… →