Archive for the 'Parenting' Category
Creating a Peaceful Home
Whether we want to admit it or not, we, as mothers, play a large part in setting the tone of our home. Are we short tempered, cranky, and critical? Or do we display love, patience, and kindness?
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We have all heard the saying, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!”. …
426 commentsYou ARE a Good Enough Mom, Right Now!
Your children are lucky to have you as a mom, because no one could do it the same way as you. You are good enough and perfect being yourself!
Are you the kind of mom who likes to get out and be on the go? Or are you the kind of mom who likes quiet time at home?
Are you the kind of mo…
No commentsGiving an “A”
Giving an A is a simple and effective tool that you can apply to all of your relationships but practically the relationships with the young people in your life
“When we give an A we can open up to a perspective different from our own. For after all, it is only the person to whom we have gra…
Six Ways To Prepare Your Child for College
A life coach, academic dvisor, and faculty offers some easy tips to make the transition to college easier for both parent and child.
With the end of summer millions of American families will experience the ritual of sending a child off to college. Whether it is across country or across tow…
Keeping Your New Baby Safe
After all the baby furniture is purchased, you’ll have to start thinking of baby safety supplies. Once your baby becomes mobile (and that’s in a few short months), battening down the hatches is extremely important.
If you have stairs or open doorways leading to areas that you don’t want your…
394 commentsDisciplining Your Toddler (aka the path of least resistance)
preventive measures and choosing battles wisely: how to avoid temper tantrums (sometimes yours!)
The screams woke me up. I had nodded off briefly while nursing our infant and had to fight a surprisingly strong urge to pull the blanket over my head, stuff my ears with cotton, and let my husb…
Exercising With Kids — Tips For Parents
Making exercise a priority is a challenge for everyone. And for parents it can be especially difficult to find time to workout because of the full plates that they often juggle. When summer arrives the juggling act becomes even more tricky with kids home from school and involved in extracurricula…
1 commentA Garden for Children - Any Age
A Movable Garden that contains all your child’s favorites
Gardening is not just for adults - in fact, children love getting down in the dirt, digging, giggling, and just feeling the warm earth. Having their own very special garden is a great way to get little gardeners started, older childr…