Car rides can often be as challenging as bed time. “Moooom, johnny spat on me…again!” “hey…make him stop poking me!” Ever here that going in the back seat? Are your children fighting and bickering in the car and driving you crazy? Siblings often decide that being in the car is a perfectly legitimate reason to spit, kick,… Continue Reading
Trick or Treating is coming up soon! Are you already dreading all the candy in the house? Wondering how to set limits around all that candy in a positive way? How to make the trick or treat outing as smooth and fun as possible? In this second part of Discipline Tips & Halloween Treats I… Continue Reading
**This post is by Liza, who is sharing some gentle and supportive ways to celebrate a first birthday!** The first birthday is such an important milestone in your baby’s life (and yours too). So how can you avoid the stress that often accompanies such milestones and ensure that both you and your baby enjoy the… Continue Reading
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! Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
**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.… Continue Reading
**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… Continue Reading
**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… Continue Reading
**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… Continue Reading
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