Have you ever seen a child (or heck, even an adult) treat others rudely in public? I know I have. And while we may not have impeccable manners–I’m still not sure which pieces of silverware go where at a formal dinner–I’d like to think that we’re polite people. Teaching our son manners is very important …
Parenting Tips for Moms
Most of us have that you should read to your children for at least 20 minutes a day. Reading to them has all kinds of benefits, including building literacy and listening skills and strengthening the parent-child bond. But sometimes, 20 minutes may seem unmanageable. Maybe you’re dealing with a wiggly toddler who can’t sit still …
I have partnered with U.S. Family Guides and Challenger Sports to bring you 5 Lessons Your Kids Can Learn From Playing Soccer. Playing soccer is good for our children in lots of ways. The obvious benefit, of course, is that it provides them with physical exercise. Running and kicking is a great workout! But some lessons will …
One of the challenges of working at home is getting work done while caring for your children. It’s best to get as much work done as possible while children are sleeping, but that’s not always possible. With a toddler who almost never naps, I feel your pain. If you need to keep the kiddos busy …
The first night away from home is a BIG DEAL for both parents and child. Last week, our son spent his first night away from home. He was with his aunt (and adores his older cousins), so we knew he was in good hands, but we still prepared him for the experience. Here are some …
Traveling kids is a challenge no matter how you look at it. Certain foods are bound to crumble and end up in your seats or worse—ground up in the floor. Ick! But if you don’t bring snacks and you’re on the road for a few hours, you’re going to have a car full of cranky …
Do you have trouble getting your toddler to take a bath? We’re lucky that our son enjoys bath time—but I know that not every parent is so fortunate! Several of our friends have struggled with getting their toddlers into the bathtub. Why do some toddlers hate bath time, anyway? Well, it usually signifies an end …