Is there anything more frustrating than your children lying to you? They're standing there, telling you a story that you KNOW just isn't true. "I didn't do it", they say...despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. And you can't help but think 'where did I go wrong?' First off, know that if your child lies it’s not the end of the world..... Read More
Moms are busy... like ridiculously busy. Which is why we LOVE discovering helpful life hacks! These are the kind of tips that when you hear em’ you think, “Wow, that’s awesome! Why didn’t I think of that?!?” It’s also why we’re always on the lookout for parenting hacks that help us do things better, faster, or smarter. Mom shortcuts are k.... Read More
Being shy gets a bad rap sometimes. Our culture often values extroverts; the kids that speak up often, make friends easily, and jump right in to share their ideas. Parents may instinctively want to help overcome shyness in children to get their kids to participate more. And while we understand the impulse, we wanted to start out by gently remindin.... Read More
In the hectic rush to get out the door, a solid morning routine is your new best friend! Do weekday mornings leave you feeling frazzled? Trust us, we feel your pain. Getting the kids up and out the door on time, especially if you’ve also got to get yourself to work, can make any parent a little bit crazy. But it doesn’t have to.... Read More
Back in the day, people weren’t too concerned with being a patient parent. It was pretty much “do as you’re told, or ELSE!” But nowadays, when research has shown again and again that children with patient, nurturing parents are less likely to be depressed, have more developed brains, and handle stress better; positive parenting is the new gold sta.... Read More
