Don’t Compare
As a mother of six children, I have found myself comparing one child to another many times. Even though I know their physical, emotional, and intellectual development will progress at
Parenting Advice
For the Breastfeeding Momma
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month – a breastfeeding campaign, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, empowering women to commit to breastfeeding by highlighting research conducted
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Mud: A Healthy Prescription
Kids love mud—it’s just a fact. Whether it’s the batter for fresh muffins, or the building material for mini dams, or perhaps just the satisfying squish between toes during a
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When Drama Goes Too Far
When Drama Goes Too Far Any child might react “dramatically” to life changes or circumstances—and a natural “drama queen” might really turn up the volume in these cases. For example,
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Support Your Spirited Child
Support Your Spirited Child Worried that your child’s Academy Award®-worthy outbursts might earn her the tiara for neighborhood drama queen? Both boys and girls go through phases where they struggle
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Taming Screen Time
Tips to Tame the Screen-Time Temptress We celebrate the convenience and entertainment of the many electronic gadgets in my home. However, with all of these tempting gadgets, it can be
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Back Me Up Here
Back Me Up Here Helping Kids Resist Peer Pressure Every t(w)een encounters peer pressure at some point in time, but in an age where social media and texting provide constant
Home Alone
Home Alone A Parent’s Guide without the Parents You can never be too cautious when it comes to your child’s well being. The thought of leaving them home alone may
More Than Baby Talk
More Than Baby Talk How you can promote the communication skills of infants and toddlers The number of things babies learn in their first years is amazing, especially learning to
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10 Ways To Introduce the Subject Of Strangers
Many parents can relate to the overwhelming feeling of terror that begins to set in when they notice their child appears to have wandered off, or in some cases, has
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