9 Things You Might Not Think to Tell Your Child But Should
I think it’s normal for parents to forget to inform their kids of what’s going on at any given point. We go through life addressing finances, marital struggles, bouts of depression, vacation plans, political opinions, etc. and don’t think to include our kids in on what’s happening. Not only can this cause a lot of […]
7 Things Parents can DO Daily to Help Support Their Child’s Mental Health
Where do your priorities lie? What do you do for your child daily to ensure they are successful as an adult? Perhaps you enroll them in a good school, providing them with a good education that will one day land them a lucrative job. Or you put them in sports, hoping they will one day […]
Don’t Give in to Your Child’s Demands, Try This Instead
Sometimes in parenting, we make choices based on our child’s reaction or our convenience. Do you ever give in to your child’s whining or complaining because you just want it to stop? Or what about when you’re in public, and you don’t want to ignite a temper tantrum in the middle of the grocery store? […]
5 Gentle Parenting Responses For After You’ve Yelled At Your Child
Parenting isn’t always roses. There will be times when it all piles up — the dog pees on the carpet, you haven’t slept, your toddler is throwing his breakfast across the floor, and everything goes wrong all at once. You end up losing your cool. Perhaps more often than you like. Aside from doing internal […]
40 Easy And Cute Hairstyles For Girls with Video Tutorials
Looking for a new hairstyle for your little girl? We’ve rounded up some of the best hairstyles for girls that are easy to style at home, including variations of braids, buns, ponytails, twists, and so much more. Why styling your daughter’s hair is good for your relationship. Brushing and styling your daughter’s hair can create […]
How to Keep Your Kids From Being Bullied at School or Online
Every parent wants to know, “how can I keep my child from being bullied?” Bullying is one of those things we never want our kids to experience, but they most likely will at one point or another. And even though we can’t always prevent it, we can safeguard them against the damaging repercussions by doing […]
Gabb Wireless | A Mom Reviews the Safest Kid’s Phone
Gabb Wireless should be on your list if you’re a mom or dad on the hunt for a safe new phone for your kids. Because it doesn’t have an internet browser, mindless games, or social media, you can rest assured that the Gabb phones or watches have your child’s best interest in mind regarding technology. […]
15 Phrases to Say at Bedtime That Fill Your Child’s Cup
Every parent knows the instance when you’ve done ALL the things — tucked your kids in, sang the song (thrice), prayed the prayer, got the water, had them pee, and still. STILL. As you leave their rooms, you hear, “Hey Mommy, what’s the meaning of life?” Yes, we’ve all been there. Staring into the wide-awake […]
How to NOT Raise a People-Pleaser Child or be One Yourself
None of us start our parenting journey with the objective to raise a people pleasing child. But often, our good-intentioned desire to raise kind and grateful humans can lead to raising kids who often ignore their own needs or do unhealthy things to make others like them, including us as parents. Now, most of us […]
9 Ways to Fix Sibling Rivalry for Good
Ahhhh, sibling rivalry. There is nothing quite like it. All at once, it can bring a home’s atmosphere down and spark chaos. ”He stole my lightsaber.” “Those toys are mine!” “He’s looking at me funny.” As a mom of two young kids, I can tell you that nothing puts a damper on the day like […]