Family dinners are a must at our house. Scratch that. Family breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are a must at our house. Occasionally, things come up and we are always flexible, but our norm is to… Read More »A Powerful Tradition That Will Follow Your Family for Years
I thought we were already in the thick of it with our toddler until yesterday. Every little thing set her off all day. She became easily frustrated, upset, and defiant. She often responded with “no”… Read More »To the Overstimulated Mama, I See You
Well, the time has come to move things out of my kindergarten classroom. The thought of doing this gives me butterflies. Feelings of both excitement and nervousness. I always told my students how you can… Read More »A New School Year Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Starting
Tantrums. They’re inevitable. Kids throw tantrums because they’re still learning how to manage their emotions. This isn’t easy and we have to remember that adults struggle with it, too. There’s this idea that when you… Read More »3 Steps That Will Help a Child Through a Tantrum
Things didn’t always come naturally to me when I was in school. I had to work for my grades and put in the effort to succeed. Maybe that’s why this concept of praising effort and… Read More »Reasons Why We Should Praise for Effort, Not Intelligence
Sharing and taking turns are very different concepts and they’re both vital when it comes to play. People are quick to tell their kids to share, but the truth is that kids aren’t developmentally ready… Read More »The Truth About Sharing and Taking Turns
I’ll admit it, I felt silly showing my 4-month-old signs for milk, more, and thank you. I would show her a bottle and say “Do you want some milk” while doing the sign for milk.… Read More »How I Improved My Baby’s Communication With Sign Language
My second baby girl was born in October. As a teacher, I decided to take the rest of the academic year off to spend as much time as I could with my newborn and my… Read More »An Exciting New Chapter: Being a Stay-At-Home Mom
Giving birth is no walk in the park. No matter what your birth story is, your body went through a dramatic change in a short period of time. Our bodies create and grow human life… Read More »To the Postpartum Mama, I See You
Congratulations! If you or someone close to you is expecting a baby, you’re in for a fun adventure! We all know that babies can be expensive and they need a lot of STUFF. When I… Read More »The Ultimate Checklist for Baby Must-haves
