teepees for children
There are just so many teepees on the market these days. I find myself wondering why there are such huge price discrepancies? Of course I would like to support local so it is obvious that mass imports from China would be cheaper than locally produced. How to choose a teepee […]
There’s a reason why they call that time in the late afternoon to early evening the witching hour (in my case I called it suicide hour) – when your baby goes into meltdown for no apparent reason. Overstimulation, hunger and tiredness can lead to a world of misery for both […]
Parenting is a balancing act. Don’t be too strict or too lenient. Don’t hover, but still have enough boundaries. One area we can easily forget to temper is how much we focus on our kids. Are you giving your child too much attention? As conscientious parents we are committed to […]
Take time out of your day to remind your children how proud you are to be their mom. Tell your children you love them. Say it several times every day. We rarely think about the fact that every phrase we use and every word we say to our children can leave […]
Do you ever feel tempted to label your child “bad?” Are you simply exhausted and ready to give up managing tough traits like when your child gets frustrated, and scream and hit. When you need to leave for work and they throw a temper tantrum. How could you possibly ever be […]
The past month taught me about creating a rhythm to our days and about the need, and benefit, to living simply. In fact, thinking back to when my kids were toddlers, I realized they taught us about simple living. I made a list of the things toddlers can teach us […]
The greatest parenting tip to keep a sense of calm at home is to behave like an optimist, even if you’re not, you need to behave like one. Fear, uncertainty, and being holed up at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 can make it tough for parents to keep […]
What is crossing the midline? If you were to draw a line down the middle of your body, starting at the head, that is your midline. Every time you cross that line with either side of your body, that is crossing midline. Crossing the midline is a skill that children […]
We need to remember life isn’t getting in the way – it’s passing us by, and we should take this opportunity to hold our kids tight and try to make the most of this lockdown by spending time together. Try to think of those parents who might not have this […]
The saying that children are like sponges is true. Children tend to soak up everything and every influence around them. Manners need to be taught, shown, and reinforced by parents and other adults who have the authority in their lives. If you want your child to have good manners, you […]