This post is about the reasons why I don’t want my child to be happy all the time. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. Read more in my Privacy Policy. As parents, there’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing our children happy. Their smiles light up our world, and their laughter fills our hearts with warmth. But here’s the reality: I don’t want my child to be happy all the time. Now, before you reach for the pitchforks, hear me out. While happiness is undeniably important, a…
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This post is about the importance of children doing chores. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase through my links. Read more in my Privacy Policy. Let’s talk about a topic as essential as caffeine on a Monday morning- teaching our kids the importance of doing chores. From tiny tots to moody teenagers, instilling the value of pitching in around the house not only lightens the load for us parents but also sets our little ones on a path to becoming responsible, capable individuals. So grab a cup of coffee (or your beverage of…
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This post is about parenting a strong-willed child. It includes a description of strong-willed children, and strategies to effectively parent a strong-willed child.
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This post is a toddler tantrum survival guide for parents. This post explains why toddlers have tantrums and what to do when one arises. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. See my Privacy Policy for more information. In the unpredictable world of parenting, toddler tantrums are the unexpected party guests that never RSVPed but show up anyway. If you thought your days would be filled with calm and collected moments, think again. Toddler tantrums are the uninvited guests that crash the party of parenting, throwing themselves on the…
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This post is about 4 tips to control gift-giving chaos this holiday season. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Well, it’s also the season to be broke if you succumb to the tempting abyss of buying every shiny toy in the store for your little humans. Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m all for spreading joy and cheer, but there’s a thin line between creating a winter wonderland and turning your living room into a toy store avalanche. As the…
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This post is about ways to get your selective eater to try new foods. It may contain affiliate links. I may make a small profit at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. See my Privacy Policy for more information. All opinions are my own. Whether you have teens or toddlers, having a selective eater is a challenge. Some days it’s tempting to let your picky eater survive on a diet of beige food. Two of my four kids were super picky when it came to trying new food. There are a few strategies you can try with your kids if you have picky eaters to encourage…
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This post is about 6 reasons why it's important to create a feeding schedule for toddlers. This includes balancing nutrition and regulating hunger.
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This post is about 8 things to do now before the first day of preschool. It includes encouraging communication, fostering independence, having the right supplies. Included are ways to help your child transition to preschool smoothly.
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This post is about ten surprising essentials to pack for a college dorm. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. Read more in my Privacy Policy. College move-in begins in a few short weeks. If you’re like most parents, you’ve been checking your packing lists and buying dorm essentials. You want to make sure your child is prepared and comfortable in his or her new home. By the time you’re done shopping, you’ve amassed a mountain of items. You’re probably already strategizing about how you’ll pack the car. Move…
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This post is about fun things to do with your kids at home when they're bored. Most of these activities are free or cheap and require little to no advanced preparation. This list includes cooking and science activites, outdoor activities and games.
