Parenting

Why Parents Choose Matching or Funny Sibling Names Choosing names for siblings can be one of the most enjoyable parts of preparing for a growing family. Many parents love the idea of giving their children names that connect in a humorous way. These names can create a strong bond, spark laughter, and even make introductions […]

As parents, we understand the importance of providing our children with nutritious, balanced meals. It is essential that they maintain a healthful diet and avoid an excess of sugar and preservatives while forming healthy eating habits as they enter adulthood. Unfortunately, many of us struggle to ensure our kids are following this regimen. We worry

Is Your Child Too Attached to Nanny? Two working parents, two kids, and one nanny – that’s how it is for increasing numbers of families. And just as common as this scenario is becoming, is the common conflicts inherent in having someone else be a primary caretaker for one’s babies. Women who work inside or

Why Democratic Parenting is a Better Approach Parenting is one of the most crucial and challenging jobs in the world. As parents, we are responsible for shaping our children’s character, values, and behaviors. In the modern world, parenting has become more challenging than ever due to the rapid changes in social systems, technology, and cultural

Exploring the Different Styles of Parenting Parenting styles come in all shapes and sizes, but some general themes run through most approaches. Some parents try to be hands-off with their children, while others are more involved. Some parents emphasize independence, while others believe in a close relationship between parent and child. The goal is to

Madsen Bucket Cargo Bike Madsen Cargo Bikes provide the perfect way for the whole family to get outdoors and make special memories. With a bucket that can carry up to 600 pounds and equipped with two removable, secure bench seats and four seatbelts, it’s easy to take your kids to the park for a picnic.

Like all the moms out there, I have a stroller for transporting my little one around.  But I have a few tricks up my sleeve to get the most use out of your stroller. Let’s start by checking out the stroller collection we have at home. Heavy Duty Stroller Our main stroller came as a

School bells are ringing, the air is still muggy from summer, and everyone is trying to figure out this new routine. Why this is a surprise every year? We may never know. Between the time the first school bell rings and the time sleigh bells are ringing, it is so important to make time to

Date Ideas for Mom and Daughter Having some one-to-one Mommy and Daughter time is not only important, it’s also a lot of fun. With the fast-paced lives we live these days it’s sometimes hard to slow down and really appreciate quality time with our loved ones. With work, running errands, meeting the needs of a

Grandparents are so important in the lives of little ones. Whether they live right down the road or they reside farther away, spending time with grandparents is great for both the grandkids and the adults. The real question is: how can they NOT have a blast? After all, going to visit the grandparents is an

Teen Depression Facts Are you aware of the basic facts about teenage depression? If you don’t, you need to arm yourself with them ASAP. Although depression is a serious mental illness, it is often overlooked in teens and passed off as erratic hormones which they will soon outgrow. According to research by JAMA, depression and

3 Dangerous & Poisonous Plants for Kids Some of the most beautiful indoor and outdoor plants are actually poisonous and dangerous to children. While consuming a single bite of some plants may not always produce symptoms worse than a stomachache, other plants can have much more serious effects. Poisoning can occur from more than just

Keep Your Kids Safe in Summer The school bell has rung, the pencils and notebooks have been packed, and the kids are ready for some summer fun! Children enjoy the hot summer months because they allow them to spend a lot of time outside. Swimming in the pool, hiking through the woods, long walks, or

Helping Your Children to Learn to be Organized Teaching good habits is one of the things for which we as parents are responsible. In order to help our children to keep their own space well organized, we’re also responsible for providing the tools with which to accomplish that task. It’s normal that your child isn’t

Organizing Toys Recently over on Facebook, we asked our community what questions they most need answering when it comes to organizing toys in the home. I felt like some of my answers may end up too long for an Instagram story, so here they are in full… Toy rotation seems like a lot of effort.

Here are some ways to help teach compassion Compassion and kindness are traits that all parents wish to cultivate in their children.  When you tell a child that compassion is “a sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress combined with a desire to alleviate it,” their eyes will probably glaze over in confusion. Compassion can be difficult

How to safely co-sleep with your baby For many years, co-sleeping has been shunned by mainstream parenting advisors for being dangerous, creating needy children, and having bad marriages. However, times are changing, which can only be a good thing. Co-sleeping is defined as sharing a sleeping space with your infant – whether they are in

Ways for Baby And Toddler To Play I don’t know if it was because we miscarried before having Joy or if it was because my children were almost three years older than the last time we had a baby, but my children were very excited about Joy being born.  Very excited.  Once she was born,

Fine Motor Activity & Sensory Play with LEGO My children love playing with Lego.  As you can probably tell by looking at my house.  Imagine this scene: The children are gathered around their newest creation.  Happily oblivious to the destruction in their future.  A child looks up. “No!  Stay away!” What could it be?  What

As a mom, I think of everything I need to remember and do.  No wonder I have a hard time thinking!  There’s too much to remember.  Creating routines in my day helps to free up my mind for more important things.  I believe everyone needs automatic routines in their life.  But there is no doubt

Napping is essential – for me.  I have to have a nap every day.  One of my favorite saying is, I take back every nap I ever refused as a child. I need a nap.  My children?  Not so much.  At least, they don’t seem to think so.  Even when they sleep well they still

Teaching a child to ride without stabilizers I learned how to ride a bike the traditional way. My father ran next to me until I got going. After letting me go, I panicked and ran into a bush. I then refused to learn until my sister (who is three years younger than me) learned before

Need some suggestions of great, fun games for teaching skills? In my work experience of teaching skills to families, I have learned the importance of fun games that also teach those crucial skills for social development, coping skills, and life skills! I learned quickly that fun games can build rapport, promote family-bonding, teach skills, and

Positive & Effective Ways to Discipline Your Children It’s so very easy to get overwhelmed with parenting – especially if we don’t have a plan. Finding simple tips for parenting that really work would definitely be win! So I will share with you that for my employment, I have done a lot of research into

When You Hurt Someone I’m a big movie fan in addition to being a mental health counselor and wellness advocate. I was watching an old Alfred Hitchcock film called “Rich and Strange” one day when I was struck by what one of the characters said about love and relationships: This quote, I believe, encapsulates so