Inside: Positive Parenting techniques allow us to be calmer and happier and more peaceful parents. But what is it? How can you be a more positive parent? There are 6 simple things you can be doing right now to yell less and be a happier parent. It was a Tuesday afternoon and I was in a […]
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9 Must Know Tips to Emotionally Protect Your Bullied Child
Inside:Â Emotionally protect your bullied child with these 9 must know tricks for parents. We may not be able to stop bullying or end the bullying, but we can make sure our child’s mental health is intact and they know that the bully’s words and actions are not their fault. My child is one of the […]
How to Prepare Your Kids for a Big Move
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 […]
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 Write the Most Thoughtful Kid Thank You Notes
Inside: Do you want to help your child write the most thoughtful kid thank you notes for Christmas or birthday presents? This sweet idea will get your kids writing them with a little less whining. Ahh, c’mon Mama. Do I have to write the thank you notes? Idon’twanttotheyareboring. Whether it’s for their birthday or the […]