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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 Logical Responses For When Your Child Has a Meltdown or Tantrum
One of the most challenging parts of parenting is that your kids will experience some big emotions which sometimes translate to meltdowns and tantrums that involve screaming, hitting, wailing, biting, or worse. And how you deal with your child’s tantrums will not only build trust in your relationship with them, but it will establish an […]
What Causes a Child to Rebel and What to do When it Happens
Rebellion can happen at any age “Every child will rebel at one point or another. The extent to which they rebel is determined by the parent’s reaction to it.” Bill McKee. This is from an article that was written in the ’70s about how to not push away your child when they struggle with rebelling […]
How to Raise Responsible Children
Have you ever wondered how your sweet 4-year-old will ever become a responsible adult? Do you struggle with how to raise responsible children? You’re not alone! This is one of the biggest areas of concern for parents. We want to raise responsible sons and responsible daughters who can conquer the world! (with compassion, of course) […]
Teaching Your Picky Eater to Eat Well; Even When They Really Don’t Want to.
Do your kids happily eat what you serve with grateful hearts, or is dinner time a time of cajoling, and bartering, and bickering? We have struggled with a picky eater in our home for a few years now, and it can be incredibly challenging to know how to handle your picky eater in a way […]
Creating Stability for Your Kids in Unstable Times
2020 has been difficult at best and, for some of us, life-altering. I don’t know about you, but around here, my kids have definitely been feeling the stress of all the change this year. They wear masks and are in and out of school. All their everyday activities are canceled, and our holidays were much […]