In parenting, we must make many decisions, take risks and often hope for the best! We are faced with new challenges daily, if not hourly. If we are so afraid of making a mistake that we avoid making decisions or exploring new possibilities we end up robbing ourselves and our children of really amazing opportunities….
Positive Parenting: Help Your Child Stop Whining
If a child is whining when trying something new, it could mean he is feeling scared or anxious. the sooner you can respond and help your child move beyond the whine and onto addressing the real issue at hand the better. You don’t have to give in to the whine, but rather get to the real issue and meet your child’s need. This not only stops the whine, it also builds trust and strengthens your connection!
What are You Focusing on, the Behavior or Situation?
Sometimes as parents we get stuck on focusing just on certain behaviors that we dislike and forget to look at the full situation we are dealing with. For example, your child is crying, screaming, having a big, tantruming fit! You wish your child would stop, you wish the tears would subside, the screaming would go away and…
5 Ways to Build a Strong Parent-Teacher Relationship
**This is a guest post from Andrea Nair, she is sharing today her ideas on Ways to reduce conflict and increase connection with your child’s teachers. This article originally appeared on Andrea’s blog here.** The relationship between a parent and their child’s teachers is important for that child’s development and fostering a life-long love of learning….
7 Tips For Breastfeeding in Public Stress Free
Years ago as a new mom, I was a bit nervous about breastfeeding my first when I was not at home. I initially resorted to sitting in the car or hiding away in dressing rooms. But over time I became more confident and relaxed and ultimately, over the last six years, I have nursed three…
Capable & Independent Children: A Photo Essay
**This is a guest post from Aleta of Hinterland Mama** You know your children are growing up, when… They are visibly capable and independent! And I, as a Mama and primary caregiver, take absolute pride in that. I know many people didn’t agree with my supervised, almost 2 year old playing with my pin cushion…
Unrealistic Expectations as Parental Anger Triggers
**This is a guest post by Jennifer of Hybrid Rasta Mama** Unrealistic Expectations as Parental Anger Triggers originally appeared here. This version has been updated. Parenting is one of the most stressful jobs you will ever undertake. Each stage of a child’s growth and development has its stressors. However, I believe that parents often add…
When The Boy Who Won’t Share Anything Becomes Mr. Thoughtful
**This is a guest post by Kelly Bartlett, author of Parenting From Scratch and contributing editor of API Speaks.** Yesterday, JJ willingly gave up his spot on the playground, stepping aside from the climbing structure and saying to a girl, “Here, would you like a turn?” He could see she was standing there at the…
Is Moving Beyond Mommy Wars Possible?
Motherhood can feel lonely at times. Starting in pregnancy, we may be faced with many choices and some may be different than other mamas-to- be in our social circles. Once baby is born and we are thrust full force into the first year of motherhood and many mothers discover just how competitive and isolating motherhood…
Essential Weaning Q&A
**Today I am sharing a Q&A with Wendi Blaire, author of Hello Milk, Bye Bye Milk: An Expert Mom’s Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding and Weaning** Let’s start with the basics, what is weaning? Weaning is the process of switching a baby from milk to solid foods. It is ideally a slow process. Weaning cold turkey…
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