I don’t know about you, but sometimes it’s so hard to get my son to do his chores. He does find motivation in stickers, though, so chore charts are a great solution for us. And since right now he’s into all things Minion, I created this cute and easy-to-use Minion chore chart. I hope you …
Parenting Tips for Moms
Does your child seem to hate reading? It’s not an uncommon problem, and when storytime is a constant struggle, you may be tempted to throw in the towel on reading. Don’t give up even if you and your child are struggling to get through just a few minutes of reading every day. Teach your child …
It just isn’t summer without a road trip. Air travel can be expensive; so for most families, traveling by car is the more affordable choice for long trips. But when you put several people in a car together for hours on end–particularly when some of them are young children–you’re in quite a pickle. Road tripping …
Preparing for a camping trip is a job in itself. Preparing for a camping trip when you have a toddler is another thing completely. Whether it’s keeping them safe or keeping them entertained, camping with toddlers requires plenty of preparation. If you’re looking for a few ideas to make sure your toddler is a happy …
Before I had a child of my own, I had a lot of opinions about children who were “picky eaters.” Why wouldn’t their toddlers try new foods? Weren’t their parents offering them enough variety? Didn’t they try the “just two bites” trick? What about a reward system? Yes, I was that person who thought I knew …
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 …
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 …