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 […]
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. […]
Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire [Free Resource]
It is unfortunate but true that childhood trauma can affect health your whole life. According to Stress Health, kids who are exposed to very high doses of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) without the support of loving, caring adults can have more than double the lifetime risk of heart disease and cancer. They also have a […]
Toxic Stress: Symptoms And Resources for Healing
Maybe you have heard of toxic stress and you are looking for toxic stress definition to see what exactly someone was referring to. Or maybe you know someone who was diagnosed with toxic stress syndrome. This type of overwhelming stress maybe due to a severe episode (for example, abuse). Or it may be due to […]