Before you had kids, did you ever see children misbehaving or being obnoxious in public and shake your head, wondering why their parents didn’t teach them how to behave? I think most people do this, because until you have kids you don’t realize how uncontrollable they can be. This article by Annie Reneau at Scary Mommy features a great list
Read moreTalking to a toddler is a little bit like talking to another species. They might understand some of what you say, but they don’t really care. In this article Christina Antus gives a bunch of hilarious examples of toddler responses to simple adult requests, such as “get dressed,” and “please share with your sister.” The language barrier is strong with
Read moreIf you share your life with a toddler, you understand the joy, the fun, the drama, and the mess living with one can bring. Photographer and mother Anna Angenend knows exactly how crazy things can get, and she captured the chaos in a fun photo series titled “Mom Life.” From messy arts and crafts to wardrobe tantrums to the trials
Read moreThere’s no such thing as a perfect parent, and everyone loses their cool with their kids sometimes. Yelling, criticizing and sarcasm are fairly common “bad parenting” behaviors that almost all parents are guilty of once in a while – we’re only human. No one wants to, but it happens. This simple idea from Modern Parents Messy Kids could squash this
Read moreLife is pretty crazy when you have a new baby. That’s where life hacks like these come in really handy – they can save you time and so many parenting headaches! For example, bathing a baby in a bath tub can be difficult with them sliding around everywhere, so sit them in a laundry basket surrounded by favorite bath toys.
Read moreOur lives are full of technology. TV, video games, cell phones, computers, and tablets are commonplace and used by adults and kids alike, but how much screen time is too much? Current guidelines say screen time should be limited to two hours, but some consider that to be an unrealistic amount, especially because screens are now being used as teaching
Read moreThe goal of parenting is to raise a child so they can become a happy, successful, caring adult. That’s a pretty noble idea, but the task can seem daunting. How do you make sure your child doesn’t grow up to be self-absorbed or cold-hearted? The answer is easier than you think, and it all starts by practicing what you preach.
Read moreEvery child is different, and that can be challenging from a parent’s perspective because each child might require a slightly different parenting style. You want to give your kids tools to help them succeed, and these tips can help you do just that. Start by trying to see things from your child’s perspective before you react (especially if you’re prone
Read moreMindfulness is the act of paying attention to what’s going on in the moment while staying calm and non-judgmental. That can be difficult with kids running around and screaming like monkeys, but developing a mantra can be a helpful tool when things get stressful. Several mantras to try include: “This too shall pass,” “Pause, reflect, respond,” and “They are not
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