This isn’t easy. But it sure is generously rewarded by love.
Playing + practicing words goes a long way
You can't teach the fun of “getting down and dirty." It must be experienced.
To all you amazing women who have been there for me through these ups and downs—I thank you. From the bottom of my heart. A million times over.
Some of the best brain-boosting activities are more old-fashioned than Pinterest-worthy—and we’re good with that!
But there are a few ways to help them ride it out + cope next time.
And 5 things your mom group’s talking about this week.
Any time you find the need to validate someone’s perspective while communicating your own, this is the phrase for you.
Of course the kids aren’t going to remember in infancy or as a toddler, but you will. You will remember the smiles on their faces...
When kids get involved with their food choices, healthy eating seems a lot more exciting.
Whining is the emotion of frustration and in order to help draw it out, we will need to come alongside it.
The problem lies in thinking emotions are lessons to be learned rather than feelings that need to be felt.
It is never too early to expose children to “different.”
How to avoid adding to the confusion and anger of the moment.
Too much sugar in fruit juices is hurting children’s teeth and health.
2. Consider your child’s temperament
Our children are only here on loan from their future selves.
1. Listen with the intent to understand their point of view and feelings.
My ultimate objective as a parent is not to make my kids happy, it’s to see them fulfilled.