Inside: Learn three powerful (and surprising) ways for raising young boys to be strong men. Plus, science-based tips for raising boys in an era of anger and aggression. From the moment he reached his limit, my son started wailing. It didn’t take long before his face turned crimson. At face value, he looked a lot like an angry child, [...]
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The Newborn Routine That Will Help Your Baby Fall Asleep Faster
Inside: If you love baby sleep tips that will help your baby sleep better, then you’ll love this newborn routine and baby checklists printable set. It was my first night back to work since giving birth 10 weeks prior, and I was a wreck. I grabbed my nursing scrubs, got dressed and headed down stairs. Scattered across our kitchen [...]
3 Powerful Words to Remember When Your Child Melts Down
We had just left Target. Three kids in tow, a basket full of items even though I swore I was only going for toothpaste and bread. We had made it through our whole trip almost unscathed. No tantrums in the aisles, no begging for toys. And we even had made it past the dreaded dollar spot. We got to the car, unpacked, I got all of my kids [...]
One Surefire Way to Stop Entitlement and Raise Kind Kids
Inside: Learn 60+ printable random acts of kindness ideas for kids. Plus, a 3-part guide for getting your kids on board with kindness. I parked the car, got out and opened the trunk to a sea of grocery bags filled with food and toiletries. I unbuckled my son, and as he hopped out, I said, “Hey buddy. You can grab a bag and carry [...]
When Your Child Keeps Getting Out of Bed, Remember This…
My oldest is out of bed for the fourth time this evening. Part of me is frustrated and angry. I want to claim that time for myself. To recharge. To have a moment without the kids. But there is another part of me. A part that can’t help but smile. A part that pats the couch cushion and invites him to come sit. A part of me that needs [...]
One Simple Phrase That Will Get Your Kids to Cooperate
I felt increasingly anxious about leaving the house on time. My kids don’t do well when they are rushed, and considering we went to bed late the night before, we started our morning routine about 30 minutes later than usual. I ran around like I was operating a NASCAR pit stop. Pack lunches. Check. Feed kids breakfast. [...]
Wish Your Kids Slept Later? This Mom Trick Will Change Your Life
Inside this post: Whether you have a school-aged, preschool-aged or toddler waking up too early, you’ll learn how much sleep kids need and how to use a kids wake up clock to stop kids from waking up too early. The first time it happened, my husband was deployed. At exactly 3:37 am my son was exactly 3 inches from my face. I [...]
How Routines, Schedules and Early Bedtimes Strengthened My Marriage After Kids
Before I had kids, I used to say ridiculous and obtuse things like, “When I have kids I’m still going to travel the world!” And… “When I have kids, I’m not going to change my lifestyle. I’m just going to bring them along, and it’ll be easy and fabulous!” Then I had kids and I was all like… “YOU WANT ME TO TAKE THESE SCREAMING RASCALS TO [...]
8 Remarkable Phrases to Help You Raise a Grateful Child
Inside this post: Learn how to raise a grateful child using eight key phrases that go beyond the basics of "please" and "thank you." Learn how to make kids listen and appreciate all you do. You put so much into your kids. You pour yourself out to connect with your kids. There is rarely a part of your day when you aren’t [...]
6 Positive Toddler Discipline Tips That Will Keep Your Home Peaceful
Inside this post: Figuring out how to make kids listen can go hand-in-hand with power struggles and tantrums. Learn how to set firm boundaries and still keep a peaceful home using positive toddler discipline tips. “Which one do you want? The truck pants or the navy pants?” As I stretched my arms out holding the pajama [...]