I’m beginning to learn that the answer to almost every parenting dilemma thus far is “More love.” Clingy toddler? More love. Dramatic tween? More love. Grumpy kid? More love. Disobedient child? More love. My Tyler is 2.5 and if you’ve been following me for longer than a minute, you’ll already know I’m obsessed with him. …
I’ve had a few questions lately about how to encourage kids to read more at home and how to inspire a love of reading in children. I recently posted about how my oldest daughter set a goal to read 50 books this summer (she actually accomplished it in less than a month!), and it sparked …
Being able to keep a healthy perspective is not a talent that comes naturally to me. I have a sliiight tendency to overreact. I relied on my mom when I was younger (ok, still do sometimes) to give me a “pep talk” when things were rough, or I was stressed, worried, or intimidated. She always …
You don’t have to suffer with early wakeups forever! These simple tips will help your child sleep in, so everyone gets the rest they need. Before becoming a mom, 8am was an early morning for me. I typically would have to set my alarm if I needed to be awake any earlier than 10am. Oh …
I’ve had multiple requests to write more about parenting since my How to Fix Your Child’s Attitude post last month. It’s been hard though. There is a lot I want to talk about, but I’m not an expert. Frankly, I’ve had to re-read my own post like 3 times since I’ve written it, because my …
My youngest is 2.5 yrs, and BUSY. She is too young for much solo imaginative play, and lets be honest, “playing” with her older sister doesn’t always work out well either. I keep thinking that one day they will start paying Barbies together for hours at a time, like my sister and I did. But …
When our child is not listening, disobedient, acting out, we want to punish and demand that they change their behavior, but there is an easier way to fix your kid’s attitude. I didn’t really give much thought to my parenting philosophy until my oldest daughter was about 3. She was stubborn, and hated to be …
No need to overcomplicate things with the “experts”! Here’s how to do potty training faster and easier than you thought. When my oldest daughter, Leah, was younger, I was definitely the milestone obsessed mother. I had a stupid timeline in my head on when she was “supposed to” do certain things. Give up bottles at …
Whoever coined the phrase “sleep like a baby” probably never had one. Getting up with a baby in the middle of the night is probably the biggest adjustment for new parents. Here are some tips to help your baby sleep easier, stay asleep longer, and wake up happier. Don’t let baby get overtired Newborns can …
Toddlers and preschoolers are notoriously picky eaters. Meals can be a fiasco with a picky toddler or preschooler. As much as you want to, forcing them to eat is a bad idea. But there are ways to encourage them to eat. Here are some ideas: Serve small portions You might think that it’s better to …