Inside: Are you moving? Here are 20 ways to help children emotionally prepare and cope with a big move from a mom who’s moved her kids across the country three times in three years. My family is no stranger to moving cross country. As I am writing this, we’re gearing up for our third major […]
The Magic Phrase That Will Stop Your Kid’s Attitude Problem
Inside: Parenting a strong-willed child, a sassy kid, or a hormonal tween or teenager can be tricky. Use this magic phrase to end the power struggles and the nasty attitudes quickly. Noooooo! My tween shrieked at her 6-year-old sister as she chased her through our house. “Give me back my pen,” my eldest yelled as […]
How to Bully-Proof Your Child
Inside: No parent wants their child to be bullied. But can we prevent it? Can we bully-proof our kids? Here are 14 ways parents can bully-proof their kids and prevent bullying before it happens. My daughter came home with yet another story of being bullied. This time by a girl in her class, during class […]
How to Help Your Tween When They Feel Sorry for Themselves
Inside: When your tween feels sorry for themselves, help your tween get past the poor me mentality and strengthen their mental health. This is especially important for our special needs tweens. My son padded downstairs in his footy pajamas and before I could get frustrated with him for coming downstairs yet again, he had something […]
How to Help Kids Make a Valentine’s Day Countdown Calendar
Inside: Make this Valentine’s Day Countdown Craft to help kids know when they can pass out valentine cards with their friends. My kids are constantly needing to know how many days are left until the next holiday. They’re on constant countdown mode. They plan their birthday party for the next year on their birthday this […]