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… Continue Reading
While typically used to describe breastfeeding, nursing is the practice of nurturing your child both physically and emotionally. And, yes, nursing absolutely can be accomplished while feeding through a bottle. You can nurse your baby through touch, trust and attention. Continue Reading
Happy Sunday! I’m packing today, taking a much awaited family vacation to see many friends after a long three years of living far away! So for the next two weeks, I will be away hopefully soaking up some sun, recharging, creating memories and sharing a lot of laughter with the family. I have lined up… Continue Reading
The thing is, anger gets a bad reputation; it’s just not nice to be angry… Especially children are expected to not get angry, but really anger should not be ignored, forgotten or squashed deep down. Festering anger can lead to a host of difficulties like sleep problems, headaches, moodiness and low-self-esteem. Continue Reading
**Liza from PramSandwich is here with a guest post sharing some of the ways she has transformed saying no to her toddler into a positive experience.** Saying no to my infant is something that I struggle with. I hate having to tell him that he isn’t aloud something and then watch his face crumple as… Continue Reading
Today I am sharing a review on the E-book: Positive Parenting in Action. The book is aimed at parents of children 0-6 years. Enter to win a copy of the E-book below. If you have ever felt a bit out of options knowing that time-outs and punishments are not really helpful in promoting learning and… Continue Reading
A friend recently confided in me that she was scared of saying anything nice or boosting to her child because of all the recommendations of not saying “good job” to kids these days. In fact, she said that with all the recommendations of what not to say and what not to do, it’s become so… Continue Reading
What would happen if someone whispered “we do second chances!” right when you felt like setting a consequence because you just felt so angry? What would happen if you could remember to “make time for laughter” right when your child seems to just want to goof around instead of putting on pajamas? Not too long ago I… Continue Reading
John and Jack were sitting together having something to drink. John stood up and accidentally spilled his drink. The drink splattered on Jack’s shoes. Jack grabbed John by the arm and yelled “HEY! You got my shoes all wet. You idiot.” John got red in the face and before he knew it, Jack hit him. So, what’s… Continue Reading
***Today I am welcoming a guest post By Sarah MacLaughlin. Her post is adapted from an excerpt of her award-winning best selling book, What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children PLUS…scroll down for a giveaway opportunity!!*** Much has been written on the misuse and overuse of praise. Alfie Kohn condemns it. Po Bronson has… Continue Reading