Ah...romance. We fall in love, have kids, and the next thing you know we’re arguing over everything, including our different parenting styles. Why does that happen? Oftentimes it’s because we fall in love with people very different from us. People who fill a gap in our lives. We look for people who are interesting, exciting, and romantic. Then .... Read More
Words have power. As parents, it’s so important to pay attention to the words we use around our kids because those words shape their self identities. Words of encouragement for kids can be the spark that helps your children develop a growth mindset. Which is a way of looking at the world where mistakes are learning opportunities, and improvement i.... Read More
Who is the real Santa Claus? And should he be part of your family's holiday tradition? There's plenty of debate over whether or not to tell kids the truth about Santa. Which is the topic of a related article, oh the dreaded question...is Santa Claus real? While pondering whether or not the Santa Claus myth makes sense today, our thoughts turned t.... Read More
Dinner time with the kiddos isn’t always the relaxing family bonding time you envisioned. Which is why having some conversation starters for kids handy is never a bad idea. Otherwise you can end up with a night of "eat your broccoli!” “Don’t poke your sister!” “Put down that iPad!” You get the picture. While the reality of mealtime at your h.... Read More
We know many parents out there have had to deal with a fussy eating child. In fact, Duke Medicine performed a study that suggests 20% of preschool-age children are fussy eaters. The good news? We have some mom-tested strategies to help you outsmart your picky child. But before you dive in, take a closer look at your child’s eating habits to dete.... Read More
