There’s a mom barking at her children. She’s angry and frustrated. She’s struggling and the threats are pouring out. Her children aren’t listening and she’s grabbing at them roughly to keep them at her side in the busy parking lot. And I know that children need patience and understanding, and that if you set rules…
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Weekly Scheduling Hack for Busy Families + free printable
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PilotYourLife #CollectiveBias The New Year always inspires me to set new goals and get more organized. Having two small kids means my day goes by very fast and if I don’t plan ahead I end up tired and with…
You Can’t Force Sharing, You Can Only Inspire It
I watch as a little girl grabs a shovel, which lays near a little boy playing contentedly in the sand. Both children look around the age of two or three, struggling still to navigate their bodies or express themselves in words. The little boy looks up at her with big eyes and bursts into loud…
Easy Ways to Promote a Healthy Diet in your Children
This is a guest post written by Emma Claire. For many parents, preparing healthy food for children is both a satisfying and stressful experience. But most of the time, a stand-off occurs during mealtime between you and your child to actually eat nutritious food served on the plate. Most children do not like eating…
My children don’t have to hug you or smile at you, and here’s why
There are many people who want attention from my children. Why wouldn’t they? My kids are cute and say adorable things. My daughter’s smile will light up your life if you are lucky enough to be on the receiving end. Her “I love you” will melt you, I promise. My son will hug you with…
Picky Eater: Proven Ways to Get your Child to Eat
My son was an amazing eater. His eyes would light up at broccoli and he’d hoard peas. I love to cook, and to my delight, he’d eat almost anything I gave him that wasn’t spicy. Our dinners were gourmet delights and I aimed to please. And then he turned three. It’s hard to remember exactly…
