When someone close to you passes away, your entire network of family and friends are likely to be affected. Even if a death was expected, this is bound to be an emotionally turbulent time, and feeling overwhelmed, confused and stressed are all natural process as we grieve. For children, however, the grieving process can be even more confusing and distressing, especially if it … [Read more...] about How Do You Talk to Children About Death?
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9 Ways to Make the Most of Newborn Parenting
Most parents-to-be dream of holding their newborn baby and looking after them – and most new parents find themselves more exhausted than they ever thought possible! These newborn parenting tips can teach you how to enjoy parenting - from the very beginning. Be sure to also read these tips on dealing with newborn sleep deprivation. 9 Ways to Make the Most of Newborn … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Make the Most of Newborn Parenting
Anna’s Birth Story
I consider birth stories enormously important, but where, when and how to tell them can be challenging. Here is Anna's birth story - 7 years later, just as I told her other siblings' stories 7 years after the fact. It's a good thing I have journal entries to help me remember! This Is the Story of Anna's Birth Johnny and Lily were both born exactly two hours after … [Read more...] about Anna’s Birth Story
How to Help Children Develop Leadership Skills {Raising Leaders}
As parents, we want the most for our children. With more and more skilled jobs becoming automated, it is more important than ever that our children have strong leadership skills in order to succeed in the workplace. Today I am sharing some great ways to help children develop leadership skills. 5 Ways to Help Children Develop Leadership Skills Our kids need leadership … [Read more...] about How to Help Children Develop Leadership Skills {Raising Leaders}
Music and Parenting: Making the Most of this Powerful Parenting Tool
Did you know that music is one of the most powerful parenting tools out there, whether or not you are musician? Use how to combine music and parenting into the ultimate winning team. Why Music is the Ultimate Parenting Tool Music is one of my favorite parenting tools, and there are so many different ways to use it! Music is a wonderful way for parents and kids to … [Read more...] about Music and Parenting: Making the Most of this Powerful Parenting Tool