Parenting
Mom Stress Test- Are you a Stressed Mother?
Mom stress got you down? If you are a stressed out Mom then it may help you to calm when you realize you are not alone. Most moms say that motherhood is incredibly stressful while nearly 96% of those moms state they don’t think their own Mom was this stressed when raising them. Perception is…
Read MoreMarried With Children- How to Connect With Your Spouse While Raising Kids
While you and your spouse are working hard to raise these little kids that you brought into this world, you may find your marriage is being neglected. It’s far too easy to be married with children and solely focus on the parenting side of their world versus developing that balance between marriage and parenthood. There are…
Read MoreHelicopter Parenting: 10 Signs You’re a Helicopter Parent
There’s this new thing in the world called Helicopter Parenting and you may be surprised to think it’s in your home. Sadly many parents have started to hover over not only their own kids but other people’s children too, all on a mission to simply help keep kids safe. The question at hand though is…
Read MoreHow to Plan an Awesome Kids Birthday Party on a Budget
Every parent wants to throw that memorable birthday party for their kids, we get it! We also get that sometimes money is tight. No matter how tempted you may be to go into financial debt to throw that unforgettable birthday party, stop. Just stop! Your kids will only remember the stress that you had after…
Read MoreTeen Years- Listen More and Talk Less
For centuries teen years have been one of the most challenging years for all parents in the universe. It’s that ripe old age where the little child you once knew turns into a completely different person. The arguments start and eye rolling commences. “Whatever” being the only word they seem to know. Teen years quite…
Read MoreMake Your Kids Laugh- 10 Goofy Ways to Make Your Children Laugh
Experts and parents alike have agreed that a good sense of humor can lead to a better immune system and a happier lifestyle regardless of your age. As parents nothing feels better than making our kids laugh at our silly jokes and goofy ways. There are so many ways you can work to make your…
Read More5 Ways to Stop Yelling- Want to Stop Yelling at Your Kids? Use These Tips
The moment has arrived, your child has toys all over the house and it’s summer vacation. You are at your wits end and simply cannot understand why this child of yours won’t just listen to you. The only solution in your mind at this very moment is to yell at your child. After all they…
Read MoreCure Summer Boredom with These Easy Ideas for Your Kids
The first week of summer break arrives and it’s complete, utter joy! You missed the kids and they missed you, school is out and a strict routine flies away with it. That first week is a blissful time full of laughter, entertainment and kids being happy. Then you enter into the second week of summer…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Shy Child Out in Life in a Positive Way
The first step to helping your shy child is to understand that shyness is a personality trait not a disability or a fault. Each of us are born as individual human beings, with different traits and characteristics that make us who we are. Being shy is a common occurrence for children and is something they…
Read MoreHow to Setup a Successful Summer Break Routine for Kids
Do you have a summer break routine? Summer break is all too often meant with groans and whines from parents all over the world. Summer break means those kids need entertainment more often than required during school season. It’s a tedious job making that transition from having your daytime hours free to incorporate kids into…
Read MoreHow to Find Joy in Motherhood
There are many circumstances that mothers find themselves in that can really take a toll on finding the joy in motherhood. Between juggling work, household demands and those little children who love to test your daily limits it can be extremely difficult to sit down at the end of the day and smile about the…
Read MoreWhy Are So Many Kids Diagnosed With ADHD
There are so many kids in this world being diagnosed with ADHD. It seems that even your average high energy boy is called ADHD immediately upon arriving at age 2. With pediatricians so ready to toss a script to any parent who is confused about this time of high energy in the developmental stage of…
Read MoreWhy Your Toddler Bites and How To Stop it
Ok. So your toddler bites. Biting is unacceptable. All adults know this fact. What is it about toddler’s that makes them bite parents or other people? While this behavior is completely unacceptable there is probably at least one parent out of every four that have had the “My toddler bites” stage occur. It’s actually quite…
Read MoreCommon Communication Mistakes Parents Make with Teens
There are plenty of common communication mistakes parents make. One of the biggest reasons teens shutdown when it comes to communicating with their parents is because they are fearful that the parent may freak out if they are not in agreement with whatever the teen has to say. This result of fear, stems from having…
Read MoreTeach Children Sharing – 6 Ways to Teach Your Children to Share Now
Sharing is caring they say, but what happens when you have a child who is possessively attached their belongings? Teaching the ability to share between peers and siblings can be quite the challenge for both parents and caregivers. It’s an important skill to teach children. Just how can you go about teaching your child to…
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