Your toddler's "big feelings" can be overwhelming at times. And they can be overwhelming for your toddler, too. Helping your toddler handle their big feelings can go a long way toward your comfort level and their's. Toddlers have been described as "babies on wheels," which refers both to their age and their mobility. In many ways, they really are still babies. So it's important to remember that as you help them deal with their emotions. Even though they are not small babies, … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Toddler With Their Big Feelings
How to Effectively Communicate with Your Toddler
I am sure you have probably wished that you could be understood better by those around you. Your toddlers feel the same way! The big difference is they have much more limited communication skills than you. Because of the limited communication, toddlers can get so frustrated that they throw a temper tantrum. Learning how to communicate with your toddler can go a long way toward enhancing your relationship and helping your toddler feel loved and understood. But how can you communicate … [Read more...] about How to Effectively Communicate with Your Toddler
How to Help Your Toddler Deal with Fear
Have you noticed that toddlers are notorious for experiencing irrational fears? If you are really honest you may agree that you get annoyed sometimes with their fears. Especially when you have a hard time getting your toddler to understand that their fears have no basis. What can you do? Let me share some tips that may help. Pin this for later Don't blow it off It's easy to dismiss your toddler's fears. After all, you know there's nothing to be afraid of. It's just a vacuum … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Toddler Deal with Fear
How to Get Your Toddler to Do Chores Too
When your little one is big enough to make a mess but still too small to clean it up, cleaning up can be a challenge. Sometimes it seems like you are washing entire loads of laundry every other day. And let's not forget all of those mealtime messes. Once your little one is walking, it may seem that the messes increase exponentially. But soon your toddler will be big enough to start helping you with the housework. Granted, tasks will take longer when they are learning to do … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Toddler to Do Chores Too
7 Simple Tips for Raising a Healthy Video Gamer
I used to love playing Super Mario when I was a kid! When it finally sunk in that I was having two boys I knew that they would probably like playing video games as much as me. But how do you set appropriate ground rules? This is when I sought out my good friend Google. A study found that children who played for less than an hour a day appeared better adjusted than those who played no games or played for hours on end. So there is a happy balance for playing video games. But that … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Tips for Raising a Healthy Video Gamer
How to Enjoy the Toddler Years
I am sure that you have received many warnings about the toddler phase by the time your baby turned one. You may have heard about the "terrible twos." Or maybe, you have witnessed a toddler throwing a major tantrum at the grocery store. Like the teen years, the toddler years have a reputation for being difficult. But I believe that it doesn't have to be that way for you. In fact, the toddler years can be some of the most joyful, fun, and exciting times you can experience as a mother. … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy the Toddler Years
Sensational Quotes for Busy Moms You Need to See
Motherhood is beautiful but challenging. Every now and then we need something to help us persevere through the hard times. Positive quotes and affirmations have always helped me. Today I want to share with you 28 of my favorite quotes for busy moms to help you stay positive. Pin this for later Once you start replacing positive thoughts for negative ones, you will get positive results. Just as the needs of my children matter, so do my own. The … [Read more...] about Sensational Quotes for Busy Moms You Need to See
How to Raise Children With Good Character
Raising kids with good character is one of my big goals. It is harder today more than ever to do that with many broken families, loss of values in society, the internet and violent video games to name a few. These factors and a bunch more make parenting especially challenging today. But, it is still possible to raise kids with good character in the midst of all of that. Do you want to know how? Let me walk you through some key steps to raising a child with good character. Lead … [Read more...] about How to Raise Children With Good Character
11 Special Traits Seen in Great Moms
It’s not easy to be a great mom. Some of us didn’t have the best examples to follow growing up. And it’s not a skill taught in school. You either have to educate yourself or learn on the job. Even though there are many parenting styles, successful moms share many of the same attributes that give their kids the best chance for success and happiness. Most moms naturally have a few of these attributes but must develop some of the others. I have spent some time studying other great moms … [Read more...] about 11 Special Traits Seen in Great Moms
How to Better Communicate With Your Toddler
What is he saying? Why is he crying? What does he need? I have asked myself these questions many times when dealing with my toddler. Sometimes I would even get frantic trying to figure out what he was trying to say. I could tell he was trying to communicate with me, but I struggled with understanding him. After taking some time to really patient attention to what was going on, I got better at communicating with my toddler. Now, I want to share what I have learned to help you … [Read more...] about How to Better Communicate With Your Toddler