Inside: When your tween yells at you, it’s hard to know what to do and how to respond. But during their tween tantrum and their lack of control during their hormone surge, parents have to do one thing. Ugh. You never listen to me. You don’t care about me. I won’t do it. You can’t […]
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Is Your Kid an Includer? Here’s Why They Should Be
Inside: Is your kid an includer? Do they invite other kids to join in their play? Here’s why they absolutely should be. “Have a great Wednesday,” I called to my three kids as they crawled out of the backseat. “Look for someone to include!” I added. They all nodded, called back their ‘I love you’s’ and […]
The True Definition of Bullying And Why You Have to Know It
Inside: Parents have to know the true definition of bullying so when our kids are mistreated we have the correct information and know how we can respond and help them properly. My dear friend’s son came home from camp the other day and announced, “I was bullied today.” Now there are a lot of ways […]
Want to Raise Kind Kids? 15 Surprising Things to Ban to Make it Happen
Inside: We all want to raise kind kids. When you ban these 15 surprising things, you will raise kinder kids, and have a kinder home. My goal is to raise kind kids. And I will have done my job right if I raise my kids to help others without being asked, they know how to […]
How to Make a Handprint St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Inside: This leprechaun handprint craft is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day craft for your littles. I love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with my kids. Related: How to Spread Kindness on St. Patrick’s Day with your Kids Maybe it’s the leprechaun traps or all the green, but this holiday always makes me feel extra lucky. […]