I always envisioned my house to be filled with happy kids running around having a good time. And I am chatting with my husband who thinks I am amazing at everything. My house looks like something from a movie with perfect family harmony. The reality is my kids are usually running around, but end up in tears because someone was playing too rough or they forgot to use their brakes. My husband doesn't actually think I am amazing at everything. And my house does not look like a movie. We … [Read more...] about How to Increase Your Family Harmony
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How to Get Started Teaching Your Toddler Manners
Your toddler is growing up and learning a lot! They are perfecting walking amongst other other motor skills. Your toddler is also undergoing emotional development and making strides in verbal communication. During this time of language development, teaching your little one manners is the opportune time. By making "please" and "thank you" some of the first words they learn, you are paving the way for manners to become a good habit. And habits formed and reinforced this at this stage … [Read more...] about How to Get Started Teaching Your Toddler Manners
How To Cope With Your Toddler’s Night Terrors
One night I woke up to my toddler screaming. I went in his room to find him sitting in his bed with his eyes wide open and a startled look on his face. I pick him up and he is not wet and seems to be nothing hurting. While he is still screaming, I look around the room to see if there is anything that could have caused him to get so upset. But I find nothing. The only thing I could think of was a bad dream that scared him pretty bad. I later learned that my son had a night … [Read more...] about How To Cope With Your Toddler’s Night Terrors
6 Things You Need to Know to Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods
I know I was excited when I first started introducing solid foods to my oldest son, 5. There were bananas and potatoes that I was excited to serve him. But I quickly found out the foods that he liked and didn't like. Soon I found that 5 was like many toddlers. He had developed an aversion to new foods or only want to eat one certain food at every meal. Many moms notice that this happens around the infamous "terrible twos." Like most moms, I feared that 5 was not getting proper … [Read more...] about 6 Things You Need to Know to Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods
The Truth About Separation Anxiety and How to Deal with it
When I had my first child I was excited about bringing him home. I loved him immediately and wanted to keep this little newborn safe and comfortable. My maternity leave was only 6 weeks and I didn't realize how quickly the time would past. The first morning I left for work, my little baby was as peaceful as he could be, but I felt terrible about leaving him home with my husband. Even though that is his father, I felt like I should have been home with him. So got in the car and cried all … [Read more...] about The Truth About Separation Anxiety and How to Deal with it