Newborn parenting can be exhausting - here are some tips to help cope with sleep deprivation. Discover fun ways to bond with your baby. My oldest child rarely slept when I wanted or needed her to! She's brilliant now as a twelve-year-old, of course, but the beginning was rough. I got to be quite an expert at coping with sleep deprivation, and pulled my top tips together in … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Cope With Sleep Deprivation {Parenting Tips}
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When Change is Hard: 5 Transition Skills for Kids
Whether it's moving, changing to a new activity, or heading back to school, change is hard. These transition skills for kids and parents help a lot! Within the past year our family moved to a new house and we traveled within three different countries. In a few weeks, my four kids start a new school year. We are incredibly fortunate that these are all very positive … [Read more...] about When Change is Hard: 5 Transition Skills for Kids
How to Improve Verbal Communication With Your Child
Are you wondering how to improve verbal communication with your child? Today's guest post features three simple steps to improving your child's verbal communication skills. How to Improve Verbal Communication With Your Child The ability to ask questions, respond appropriately, take turns in a conversation, and have needs met shapes every relationship children … [Read more...] about How to Improve Verbal Communication With Your Child
End Picky Eating Now: Simple Ways to Help Your Fussy Eater
How to deal with picky eaters: simple steps to help your fussy eater who won't eat strong flavors or avoids textures. Today's post is a guest article written by my pediatrician blogger friend, Dr. Orlena Kerek. My kids eat really well now, but a few years back it sometimes felt like one of my kids in particular wouldn't eat anything! Orlena has some fantastic advice for … [Read more...] about End Picky Eating Now: Simple Ways to Help Your Fussy Eater
Family Volunteer Day: Simple Ways to Volunteer as a Family
Family Volunteer Day is a great way to move the focus from getting to giving during the holiday season. I love these simple ways to volunteer as a family. Sponsored post. Every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Disney and generationOn sponsor a Family Volunteer Day. This year they’re sponsoring this post to raise awareness about the event and to help families see … [Read more...] about Family Volunteer Day: Simple Ways to Volunteer as a Family