The morning rush…getting dressed, teeth brushed, to find that back pack, or a favorite teddy. Sometimes our children just start taking their sweet old time getting ready. The clock starts ticking, and everyone feels the crunch…What’s a parent to do to get kids out the door on time without being a drill sergeant, without threats… Continue Reading
Are you a Pinterest worthy parent? Does Pinterest give you Pinsecurity? Do you ever go on pinterest and wonder why you can’t be more like this or that? Wonder why you can’t oh! so effortlessly create, cook, organize, dress, craft or re-invent something? Pinterest has this way of making it seem like there is this next level. A level… Continue Reading
Naturally curious about their surroundings, toddlers and preschoolers love to learn about the Earth. Creating habits early in life that help children respect the planet can only foster a better place for them to grow into. Welcome to April edition of the Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival, hosted by Authentic Parenting and Mudpiemama. This month’s topic… Continue Reading
What do you need? When asked with kind intent this powerful question demonstrates empathy, care and a desire to understand and connect. Ask yourself what YOU need for yourself: when you care for your needs you can meet the needs of others with an open heart and centered mind. Ask your children what THEY need.… Continue Reading
To my child: I wish for you to live in a world in which peace prevails over violence. Because change begins at home, this is my promise to you: “ I promise to be a kind and loving parent. I will hug you, cherish you, listen to and respect you. “ I promise to encourage you, include… Continue Reading
Recently a few news segments, blogs and articles have reported on Attachment Parenting, making it seem a little bit…out there. “A new age way of parenting with no diapers, no cribs, no strollers, no daycare and no bottles” was how one news show summarized it. Now, I have been parenting three children based on the… Continue Reading
From disposable income to disposable diapers, from going out to dance, to passing out on the couch – life with children is sometimes really different from what it was before children. Read on to discover 10 things that have changed meaning after having children. Continue Reading
A sure fire way to have successful special time with pre-schoolers is letting them choose the activity and lead the way.
School age children sometimes start thinking time with mom and dad is lame so keeping special time as a ritual, a weekly tradition on a set day/time possibly, is a great way to not lose this very important time together.
This list has 60 Activitiy ideas for special time with Preschoolers and School Aged children. Continue Reading
Parents go through so many of the same situations, trying to step into another parents shoes and trying to understand what they are going through is a sure fire way to erase judgement and replace it with empathy, understanding and care. Continue Reading
It is sharing Sunday again, this week I am sharing some links related to preschoolers, mindfulness and finding more joy in parenting. Happy Reading! “Imagine kindness and compassion driving the way we raise our children and treat others! How would this happen? It happens when the adults in the lives of children become mindful themselves.”… Continue Reading