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Activities for Encouraging Positive Behavior in Preschoolers

Toddlers and preschoolers need a lot of boundaries and guidance. They learn so much so quickly. Their emotions can cloud their thinking. Teaching our children how to handle their emotions and be self-disciplined can seem tricky. This collection of activities for encouraging positive behavior in preschoolers will help. … [Read more...]

Teaching Positive Behavior in Preschoolers

Watching my daughter clean up her room, I noticed she was having trouble. It is always my goal to be teaching positive behavior, so I kept watching for a minute. I wanted to learn what was challenging her. She would pick up an item from a pile of clutter. Then she would set it to her other side. She did this repeatedly with one pile of clutter. She picked up each item to her … [Read more...]

Kids Who Wet the Bed: Bedwetting Tips

If your child was potty trained before the age of 2, I am not the mom to talk to. It was a sore spot for me for a while. Some of us have kids who wet the bed. Potty training at night was not my mom strength. If you have kids who wet the bed, these bedwetting tips can help you navigate this challenging time. I had to learn to be patient. Each mom has their “tough” thing when … [Read more...]

Tips for Tantrums

Tantrums stressing you out? These tips will help.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} No parent is exempt from the wrath of a tantrum, and it’s not unusual to feel totally defeated. Tantrums are a typical behavior for toddlers and three-year old’s. I know how it feels to parent an … [Read more...]

Why Communication With Kids Needs to be a Priority

Why communication with our kids needs to be a priority from the start.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} There are MANY days where I say the first thing that pops into my head to my toddler. "STOP DOING THAT!" Instead of clearly communicating my requests, "Please don't hit your brother," I bark … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Pregnancy and Caring for Baby

Are you a pregnant mom or just gave birth to a baby? We have gathered resources for pregnancy and caring for baby from stay-at-home moms who have been through single pregnancies, twin pregnancies, high risk pregnancies, and ultra calm pregnancies. We have experiences here from moms who have given birth naturally, had c-sections, had VBACs and moms of twins! You will … [Read more...]

I Do Not Give Potty Training Advice

My son yelled from outside the bathroom, “Whose poop is this?” Whose poop? Why was this an issue needing clarification? We even have a dog! Shouldn’t she get the blame by default?   We have potty issues in this house. Potty training should be a simple process. It messed with my mom-confidence. Now I do not give potty training advice! … [Read more...]

Is Preschool Worth It?

Trying to decide whether to pay for preschool or not? Is preschool worth it? Here are 4 factors to consider before paying for preschool from a mom of 4 and former preschool teacher.

  I have been asked frequently by readers, “Should I send my child to Preschool? Is preschool worth it?" Having taught Preschool and also waited to send my son to school until much later than most moms I know, I can offer a few factors to consider when deciding to homeschool or enroll your child in a preschool program outside of your home. Of course our children need to … [Read more...]

When Your Child Has Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips

The signs of hip dysplasia in children. One mom's encouragement if your child has hip dysplasia.

 Guest Post by: Jamie The past month has been a whirlwind of emotions in our household.  My youngest son was a late walker-16 months and a few days. He has the cutest little toddler walk; he looks like he’s just got a bounce to his step. That bounce, however, is caused by a difference in leg length, which is a result of his hips not being in the proper … [Read more...]

Infant Language Development Tips and Activities

Spark your infants language development with tips and activities shared by a speech language pathologist.

At the intersection of playful babble exchanges, shared book experiences, and singing yourself silly you will find a great destination.  It’s called language competency.  Try to imagine a solid foundation of conversational and linguistic competence as the launch pad for infant language development, academic success, and social skills.  Let’s pack that little bag of tricks for … [Read more...]

Parenting With Consequences Prepares a Child for Life

Parenting with consequences prepares a child for life. Tips for a discipline continuum for parenting through the challenges.

Parenting with consequences teaches children to be mindful of potential risks. It's as small as teaching about cars in the road and looking before crossing the street. It plants the foundation for being mindful of how our child treats others their entire life. If you run in front of a moving vehicle, chances are you could get hit or even killed depending on the vehicle's … [Read more...]

Crash Course in Child Development: Preschool

Preschool age is not the the time when children "get easy" to parent. No, the three-nager stage will keep you on your toes, moms and dads. This crash course in child development: preschool will guide you through this interesting stage of your child's life to help you navigate parenting a preschooler.

Having a preschooler has opened my eyes to how quickly children can learn new concepts. It also taught me how fast a bad example can develop into bad behavior. This crash course in child development: preschool will help us navigate parenting preschool aged children. This stage is the time to be sure you have a strong sense of what your parenting philosophy is, and have … [Read more...]

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