When my daughter was a small, the car seat presented many challenges. When she would fall asleep in the car seat, my heart would always stop when I would look back and see her neck all crooked over while she slept. As a new parent, I remember checking to make sure she was breathing so […]
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Kindness Quotes And 5 Ideas For Teaching Kindness
After they master “Dada” and “Mama,” it isn’t long before little ones learn the word “mine.” Though you may love them unconditionally, your kids can be surprisingly selfish and self-indulgent at times, abhorring the thought of sharing toys, eating vegetables, or doing anything that doesn’t immediately benefit them. Unfortunately, if this attitude and behavior persists […]
Symptoms Teething Babies May Display And Remedies
One of the tricky parts about being a new parent is that it is all so new and so vitally important. When it comes to your little miracle, you want answers immediately! We all want our babies to be content and when they are not, we can’t help but wonder what is wrong and what […]
Good Deeds: Examples For Kids And A Free Printable Chart
National Giving Day (aka Giving Tuesday or Good Deeds Day) is coming right up! This whole Thanksgiving and Christmas season is the perfect time to remember how much we have to be thankful for and think of ways to give back. Teaching our children to think of others and try to help others is a […]
A Reminder That Family Is The Most Important
Sometimes we learn life lessons from parents, sometimes from teachers or mentors. Sometimes what really opens our mind is an experience or a loss. Today, Leon Scott Baxter is sharing a guest post with us on how the passing of one of his mentors reminded him of something he already knew- family is what matters most […]
Parenting Teenagers: 7 Ingenious Techniques to Build Stronger Bonds
Teenagers are strange and fascinating creatures. One moment they’re all sweetness and light and the next they turn into hormone-fueled beasts that can test the patience of even the most stoic of parents. No one ever said the teenage years would be easy, but while every teen and every family are unique, no one ever […]
How To Choose The Best Activities For Kids
All parents have ideas about choosing the “right” activities for their kids. Some parents are looking for the best extracurricular activities for college applications. Others want kids to be involved in what they were involved in. But really, deep down, most parents just want their kids to be successful and happy. But how do you […]