We all want our children to communicate respectfully. But what exactly does that mean and how can we explain it to them? Communication is made up not only of words and their meaning but facial expression, body language, and the influence on the listener. Thanks to Vecteezy, a comprehensive online collection of graphics, I have… {read more}
Parenting
How to Teach Kids to Deal with Bullying
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt It’s a great sentiment but goodness, if only things were that simple, right? Bullying is not a small thing to deal with, no matter what age you are. But children are very vulnerable to bullying because it can influence their self-esteem, confidence, and… {read more}
How to Talk to Kids About “Bad” Behaviour
Every parent has a different opinion about what “bad” behaviour is. If it’s so hard to define, how can we speak of it to our children? I’m thankful to have a special guest on the blog today to help us explore this topic. Nicole Schwarz is a mom to 3 girls, a Parent Coach with… {read more}
7 Practical Ways to Have a Greener Lifestyle With Kids
One of our family’s goals in 2017 is to live a more earth-friendly lifestyle. We want to become more mindful about our daily practices that impact the environment, and really consider if the choices we are making are good for the earth in the long term. Create a Greener Lifestyle With Kids Consideration for the… {read more}
How to Teach Your Kids Responsible Eating Habits {Free Printable Chart for Kids}
It was lunch time. My six-year-old had eaten his yoghurt, carrot sticks, and apple slices but then he stopped in his tracks. “Why do I have to eat my sandwich?” he asked. It was a light bulb moment for me because, although I knew my kids were already familiar with the basic food groups we… {read more}
Cleaning Skills for Kids to Learn {Free Printable}
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Vileda I will gratefully admit that I had a cleaner come once or twice a fortnight for most of my first few years of motherhood. I considered it a necessary expense for my mental sanity. Life with young kids is messy, you know! And with a shift-working husband and… {read more}
How to Choose a Child Care Provider + All About Me Free Printable
Choosing child care – what age to start, which place to choose, how many days – was never an easy process for me. First I had to learn all about family day care, long day care centres, kindy programs, and the differences between them. Then there was visiting the various programs and trying to figure… {read more}
10 Practical Tips for Helping Kids Learn New Skills
Children are learning new things every day. It is often exciting but can also be exhausting! I have been trying to be more mindful about encouraging my children to learn new skills lately through using these practical suggestions: Let the kids experiment with lots of different things… music, sport, art and various hobbies included. The… {read more}
