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How to prevent toddler tantrums at bedtime

December 3, 2019 By Paula 22 Comments

How to prevent toddler tantrums at bedtime

Bedtime can be a huge challenge for many families. Instead of a peaceful time slowly preparing for sleep together, it can mean toddler tantrums, tears and more than a little bit of chaos. When my ...

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Filed Under: Motherhood, Parenting

The secret to getting your child to tell you about their day at school

August 15, 2019 By Paula 2 Comments

The secret to getting your child to tell you about their day at school

For the first few months of school last year I struggled to get my son to open up about his day. I could tell that he was enjoying it, and he always came home happy and tired so I wasn't concerned ...

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Filed Under: Parenting, School Days

Why I Argue With My Kids

May 15, 2019 By Paula 2 Comments

Why I Argue With My Kids

They always tell you not to, that it leads to power struggles and disrespect, but I argue with my kids. On purpose. We don't argue over rules or bedtime, but we do argue over silly things. ...

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Filed Under: Parenting

4 Safety Rules All 4 Year Olds Should Know

March 6, 2019 By Paula 24 Comments

4 Safety Rules All 4 Year Olds Should Know

It is rare that I say there is something that applies to all children. I'm a pretty laid back parent and I am all about supporting moms and dads, even when their parenting styles differ from my own. ...

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Filed Under: Parenting, Toddlers

8 Ways to Help a Toddler adjust to the new baby

September 27, 2018 By Paula 52 Comments

8 Ways to Help a Toddler adjust to the new baby

Welcoming a new baby into the family can really rock a toddler's world! In the past, I have written several posts about how to prepare your toddler for a new sibling before the baby is born. Today, ...

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Filed Under: New baby, Parenting

“You Need to Learn How to Control Your Kids”

August 14, 2018 By Paula 9 Comments

“You Need to Learn How to Control Your Kids”

"You need to learn how to control your kids" That was the comment made about me after the post about my family choosing to not regularly having dinner together went viral. Apparently my two year ...

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The Unexpected Question They Asked Me In The Hospital, and Why I’m Not Offended By It

June 18, 2018 By Paula 79 Comments

The Unexpected Question They Asked Me In The Hospital, and Why I’m Not Offended By It

At twenty years old, I was on the young side for giving birth to my first baby. Although we'd been married for almost two years, it didn't help our case much that my husband and I didn't look like we ...

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Filed Under: Child Abuse Prevention, Pregnancy

how to teach your kids to have fun by themselves

May 26, 2018 By Paula 42 Comments

how to teach your kids to have fun by themselves

Getting a toddler to play quietly for 30 minutes (or more) every day does seem a bit like magic doesn’t it? I can still vividly remember having two wild and crazy toddler on my hands, and for a long ...

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Filed Under: Kids, Parenting

How to teach your kids what to do if they get lost

May 9, 2018 By Paula 1 Comment

How to teach your kids what to do if they get lost

If you have kids, it's more than likely that you've experienced that blood chilling moment where you turn around and your toddler who was at your feet a moment ago is GONE. Usually, the toddler has ...

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Filed Under: Parenting, Travel

The 1 Trick That Stops Tantrums Before They Start

May 6, 2018 By Paula 48 Comments

The 1 Trick That Stops Tantrums Before They Start

We've all been there... enjoying time at the park or a playdate at a friend's house. It's been a great time for all, but then it's time to go. Palms get sweaty and you grit your teeth getting ready ...

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Filed Under: Kids, Parenting, Tantrums

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