Parenting Tips

“There is only one thing more precious than our time, and that is who we spend it on,” writes author Leo Christopher. Where Does The Time Go? Do you ever feel like there just is not enough time? The kids, the job, the home, the meals…and something is always bound to come up, like an…

The Good Ol’ Days Back when our children were babies, everything they needed was up to us.  All of the care and feeding they needed was on our shoulders; that included making sure their things were stored correctly and working properly.  Milk or formula in the refrigerator?  Check.  New batteries in the favorite toy?  Check. …

If you know kids, you know how distracted they can be. New toys have flashing lights and sounds. Distractions are everywhere; and if adults have difficulty managing it, how do children?   The answer is, children need your help to improve concentration. It is not in a child’s nature to sit and concentrate on one idea,…

In recent years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its guidelines on children and media. Instead of ‘zero’ exposure to media, children older than 2 may be exposed to 1-2 hours of media a day. A parent would watch along with a child in the best-case scenario. But why? According to the Child Mind…

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a girlfriend about the seemingly endless cycle of cooking dinner. “It seems to me,” she stated with a sigh, “like it is the same thing every night. Settle the kids in front of the TV or a game, pull out the main dish, a side, and a…

There is no doubt that school mornings are usually very stressful for everyone. Children think and act differently from adults, so following a repeated routine, every day is not fun. Most days, to show their displeasure, your kids will throw tantrums when you try to get them dressed, fed, or ready for school. To ensure school morning…

The early years of your kid’s life are always exciting because you get to watch them grow. Naps are essential for children’s development it gives an exhausted child the opportunity to rest. However, many parents struggle to get their toddlers to take naps. The key is to give your child the required daytime rest through consistent naps to keep…

Raising a happy and healthy child is not an easy feat; it is one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs for parents. However, many people do not approach parenting with the same determination and focus they use for jobs. Several rely on their gut reactions or prefer to pass on the same parenting techniques from…

When it comes to communication with kids, your tone is everything because babies are sensitive and can know if the message is positive or negative. Your tone of voice often says more than the words are spoken, and it can make children feel important and valued. Remember that your kids are likely to respond differently depending on…

The first months with a new-born are filled with beautiful feeding moments, giggles, and sleeping. When your toddler becomes more independent and masters crawling, their curiosity and adventurous nature tend to put them in harm’s way. For expectant parents, it is usually overwhelming to check around the house for changes to make your little one is kept…

Finding fun activities and things that bring happiness is pretty hard and not convenient for most moms. Moms tend to put everyone as a priority rather than themselves. Their focus is usually on what brings their little ones’ joy, their daily work, or what their partner enjoys. However, amid all the stress and chaos found in motherhood,…