Tag: Family

Postpartum Survival Guide

Everyone has their own postpartum journey, and we’re all just trying to figure out what works best for us. I recently had my first baby in February, and it truly has been the most rewarding experience to learn how to be the best mom for him. Along the way, I realized there were a few

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Intentional Mealtimes: the Key to Familial Bliss

Family meals: a topic that strikes fear into the hearts of many overwhelmed parents and angsty teenagers alike. While often a challenging ordeal to organize, intentional family mealtimes are incredibly beneficial to every member of a family. Far too many individuals use mealtimes as opportunities to catch up on work, watch TV shows, or call

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Nourishing Family Strengths: Protective Factors

Like a tree in a storm, families can be shaken by the many challenges that life brings. A storm can sometimes swoop in unexpectedly, causing the tree branches and leaves to wildly move back and forth. If the roots aren’t strong, the tree can be uprooted. If the trunk is dry, the tree can break.

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Bind Together During Hard Times: Family Stress and Coping Strategies

Every family deals with stress. This is normal and it is not always a bad thing. Families can experience stress when waiting for something exciting, like adding a new child to the family. This stress helps motivate preparation for the new baby. Stress can help us realize that something is wrong and it can help

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The Power of the 5 Love Languages for Your Own Children

When we talk about love languages we usually talk about it in the sense of significant others. I believe this is a great way to also reflect on how you express love to your own children! What love language do you think your child appreciates the most? What love language comes easy to you as

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Tips for Flying with a Toddler

Many families are trying to sneak in one last trip before summer ends. You might be worried your relaxing trip will turn into a kicking and screaming nightmare on your cramped plane ride! With the right game plan, you can avoid a lot of the problems that lead to horror stories. “Bad Behavior” is usually

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11 Helpful Phrases to Confidently Parent the Toddler Years

We’ve all been there (or will be there soon!). Your child is trying to tell you something, but you just can’t figure out what he is trying to say. Your child isn’t ready to be done with the activity he is in the middle of when it’s time to leave. Or maybe you are trying

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Screens are Here to Stay!

Getting our very first TV was a huge event: my sister and I could watch black-and-white shows, but only around bedtime. Fast forward a few decades, and now screens are everywhere (at work, in school, and at home; even in our bedrooms), available 24/7 and used for an endless variety of purposes. Right before the

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Bind Together During Hard Times: Family Stress and Coping Strategies

Every family deals with stress. This is normal and it is not always a bad thing. Families can experience stress when waiting for something exciting, like adding a new child to the family. This stress helps motivate preparation for the new baby. Stress can help us realize that something is wrong and it can help

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