Why Positive Language is Powerful

Why Positive Language is Powerful

The way we speak to our children has a great influence in their development of self-esteem and confidence. What may seem like a harmless remark can be devastating to your child’s self-worth. It’s very...
Family Road Trips

Cheat Sheet For Family Road Trips

Family road trips can be awesome – as long as you plan for them properly. If you don’t, a family road trip can easily turn into a time that you remember as dreadful. Make The...
How To Teach Your Kids To Respect Others

How To Teach Your Kids To Respect Others

My sister has been having a tough time with her youngest lately. Her kids are all wonderful little sweethearts but as all kids do, they’ve been acting out. Children all have different little quirks...
Mom's Me Time

Mom’s Me Time: Well-Deserved Breaks!

Every mother eventually comes to the realization that even though her kids are top priority, she still needs some time for herself. While being mom is a part of your identity, it is not...
Choking Hazards

Foods That Are Choking Hazards for Kids

Having worries about the risk of a child choking is very common – and the risk is definitely real. It's not surprising that meal preparation often includes taking the time to cut food into...
Naughty Or Nice? How To Encourage Good Behavior This Summer

Naughty Or Nice? How To Encourage Good Behavior This Summer

The month of December is now characterized by elves on the shelves serving as Santa’s eyes and ears! Trees, décor, and lights are handy visual reminders for children (and parents) that Santa is watching...
Wake up your bedrooms

It’s Time To Wake Up Your Bedroom

After months of cold weather and being stuck indoors your bedroom (and other spaces) probably feel dreary.  It’s time for a change – and there are some simple but very effective ways to add...