If you have a toddler, you have probably seen them cry because their snack broke in half or because it was time to leave the park. While these situations may seem small to adults, they can feel like a very big deal to a young child. Toddlers are still learning how to understand and manage
Mealtimes with young kids are fun, and they can also be crazy and messy! It is a real struggle to keep food from touching, falling on, or being smushed into all the surfaces around your kid. This is already a lot to handle without also having to worry that your kid is eating enough of
Bringing home a new baby comes with a lot of excitement, but it also comes with a lot of questions. One of the biggest questions many new parents have is about breastfeeding. While breastfeeding is natural, it is also something that both you and your baby have to learn together. If breastfeeding feels harder than
Recently, I’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting on the role confidence plays in a child’s development. As a parent, one of my greatest hopes is that my children will grow up believing in their abilities and feeling capable of facing challenges. However, the more I learn about child development and parenting, the more
Parenting has always been shaped by the generational experiences carried from one family to the next. For years, patterns learned from our own childhoods, the good and the painful, have influenced how we raise our kids. A powerful shift is happening now! An increasing number of parents are intentionally breaking the cycle of harmful patterns
Children who feel close to their fathers are twice as likely to go to college, 75% less likely to have a teen birth, 80% less likely to go to jail, and half as likely to experience depression. But what about fathers who work long hours? Balancing a demanding career with building a strong parent-child bond can be difficult. Is your child
Seven years ago, my husband and I became foster parents. As a foster parent, I have seen my fair share of kids who have been through traumatic experiences. At first, I wanted to ease their pain and shield them from any hardships they might encounter, but through multiple trainings I realized that it doesn’t heal them. Teaching them resilience does. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting
Starting school can be an exciting time for kids and their families! It can also sometimes be frightening as kids are getting ready to experience a new environment and don’t know what to expect. This can be completely normal; we can all get nervous in new situations. There are a few things that you
Your Own Worst Critic It’s 9:00 p.m. The house is finally quiet. You think back on the morning rush, the spilled cereal, the tantrum before school, the moment you lost your patience. A thought slips in: “I’m a bad parent.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — you’re human. Every parent has moments of
There are a lot of parents who dread bedtime. The reasons behind this are endless! It can be that your child doesn’t get tired and is very active, even at night. Or maybe your child doesn’t want to turn off the television or their tablets. Or no matter how many times you tell them that
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