Inside: Make Going to the Park more fun with this free printable of park bingo. Visit new parks, try new climbing structures and cross them off one of the four bingo sheets. Play against each other or play as a group! I have a mom confession to make. I really can’t stand taking my kids […]
How to Prevent Toddler Tantrums and Have a More Peaceful Home
Inside: Toddler tantrums are no joke. But there’s a trick to prevent toddler tantrums before they even begin. There’s a simple way to get toddlers to do what you need them to do without a fight. I sat on my next door neighbor’s floor trying to distract her two-year-old daughter. My friend was struggling to […]
How to Raise a Kind Boy Amidst the Tough Guy Boy Culture
Inside: It’s tough to raise a kind boy amidst the tough guy boy culture found on sports teams. It’s hard to balance teaching them kindness when they’re trying to fit in and be one of the guys. But there’s a powerful phrase we use to praise our son’s kindness while he plays sports with the boys […]
How to Help Your Child With an Invisible Disability
Inside: Does your child have an invisible disability? Have you ever had to prove they were special needs “enough” to a stranger because they don’t look like they have a disability? Here’s how we can help our kids with their invisible disability in a positive way. My daughter Addison is one of the millions of […]
Do Kids Need Friends to be More Bully-Proof?
Inside: Kids need friends and positive peer relationships to be less attractive to bullies and to help bully-proof our kids. My ten year old started at her new school last week. It’s her third school in three years. Which is insane, but unavoidable. My daughter has navigated the world of being the new girl with […]