I have always known that being a parent was a tremendous gift and responsibility. I have always wanted to do it right. When I experienced the miracle of childbirth for myself, my commitment to being the best parent I could be was made even stronger. I am fortunate to have both a girl and a […]
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Parenting Tips for Toddlers To Reduce Frustration
If you’re the parent of a toddler, you know it can be challenging. Toddlers are starting to test their independence, figure out what they want (and what they don’t), and they’re pushing the limits of your patience for fun. This is also the time when toddlers are starting to learn what the rules are and […]
What To Expect During Postpartum
When we decide we are ready to have children, most of us have an understanding of how it works. However, it is not really anything more than an a vague idea of what it is really like. When I was pregnant, I began reading books with birth stories. I wanted to inspire myself, educate myself, […]
Try These Chore Cards for Kids
Chores are a great way to get children to help out and an important element of raising responsible kids. Chores for kids aren’t new and neither are sheets that you write their chores down on. However, I found a little twist on chore charts that my kids really love. I wrote out Chore Cards for […]
Relationships: How To Have Hard Conversations
Relationships are stuff life is made of. We develop relationships with people in different ways and these relationships can be nurturing, constructive, motivational, deflating, or demoralizing. Each relationship is different. Some relationships are easy and obvious, others take work. If you are like me, you like to avoid confrontation and you may back away from […]
How to Raise Responsible Kids
As children grow older it becomes more and more important that they become responsible, independent, and confident in themselves. We all want responsible children, the trick is how to raise responsible kids! Kids need a little guidance and a little follow through but raising responsible children is very doable. Today, I am happy to have […]
Good Conversation Starters For Teens And Parents
Talking to teens about relationships can feel a bit weird. Talking to your teen about sex can feel even more awkward. However, having open conversations with our children is so important to supporting them emotionally and to keeping them safe. Conversation starters are questions or topics used to initiate a conversation or keep it going. […]