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. ...
Parenting
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
