I wish I could say that I woke up every day like this… That just isn’t reality, though! You will know as well as I do that life is not always full of white sheets and sunshine. The never-ending laundry pile and a forecast of rain during school drop-off are only two of the inevitable challenges a… {read more}
How to Make Time for a Toddler (When You Have Older Kids)
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Raising Children Network “How will I ever find enough time for a third child?” The thought was constantly on my mind as I was pregnant with baby #3. It seemed my life was already full to the brim… how could I possibly add a baby into the mix without… {read more}
Open When Cards: Encourage Kids Facing a Challenge
Sonya Lopez is sharing her awesome idea to help encourage a child who is facing a challenge. She says: My daughter is getting a little nervous for her first overnight camp so I made these “open when” cards. They were: Open when: You get to camp. This one was explaining that the “open when” cards are… {read more}
How to Prepare Kids for New Life Experiences through Play
Whenever my kids have faced a life change, such as moving to a new country or introducing a new sibling, I have tried to use creative play to help prepare them. In addition to the usual talks over dinner or while riding in the car, play allows the kids to bring up their own topics… {read more}
How to Start Connecting with Your Kids ~ A Strategy Every Parent Should Know
In the moments after giving birth to my first son, I wasn’t thinking about what I should or should not do. I was simply loving my son. I was holding him, kissing him, telling him I loved him, soothing him, making sure he was warm, soaking in every little detail of his being. In my… {read more}
Teach Kids About Consent {Printable Conversation Cards}
Summary: Resources and a free printable set of conversation cards to teach kids about consent. “But she’s just a baby!” My heart jumped inside my chest. Did I just hear that correctly? One of my children thought that it was okay to tease someone who could not talk back. Because she was “just a baby.” Because… {read more}
How to Build Character through Storytime {+ List of Discussion Questions}
Reading storybooks together is a great way for parents to help their children learn life lessons. Through imagination and illustration, children relate to the characters and can discuss issues that they may not personally be experiencing but might be faced with in the future. Build Character through Storytime Below I am sharing a list of… {read more}
Inspire Children through Real Life Stories ~ featuring “The Little Linebacker”
My kids love to hear stories people who have done great things in the world and – I’ll be honest – so do I. Learning about other people facing challenging circumstances and overcoming hardship is very inspiring. It helps you put your own situation in perspective and remember that beautiful results often come from the… {read more}
