Family rituals allow you to slow down and connect, and they’re associated with all sorts of powerful benefits. You probably have several family rituals and traditions of your own, perhaps without even realizing it. But if you don’t have rituals yet, or if you’d like to create some new ones, read on for inspiring examples of family traditions and rituals!
How do I get my child to listen without yelling? You MUST try this amazing parenting tool: setting enforceable limits with kids from Love & Logic.
Parent-child communication is a challenge. Do you also feel like your child does not listen? Then check out 6 parenting tips to communicate stress-free.
Autism moms are warriors. Am I right?! From anticipating and managing autistic meltdowns and teaching self-regulation, to organizing occupational therapy, behavioral therapy and IEP meetings, raising a child with autism is stressful, and we're sharing 9 parenting tips to help you feel less overwhelmed.
One of the most frustrating things about raising a young child is having a 2 or 3-year-old not listening to anything you say. When my son was a toddler, I found it so hard to
When you ask your child to do something, does she respond with a rude tone of voice and sarcasm? Take back control in a loving way with this parenting tip of the 5 minute cure to your kid’s snotty attitude and back talk. You are the parent and do not have to put up withContinue Reading
Are you finding your kids fight more than getting along? From family cooperative games to other great ideas, here are 5 ways to get...
Things to say to help an anxious child…whatever the cause of their fears and worries. Watching your child struggle with anxiety is heartbreaking, especially when you're not sure how to help them. Drawing from current research and best therapeutic practice, this postcard provides nine simple, easy-to-implement, tried-and-proven techniques for managing anxiety. It is suitable for use with very young children all the way up to early high school, and its small size and colourful, kid-friendly design makes it perfect for popping on the fridge/bedside table/etc. for easy reference. *** Our postcards are completely designed and created by us, and professionally printed. They’re colourful, lightweight, and the perfect size for pinning up at home or work, or mailing to a friend. Each postcard contains practical, evidence-based strategies and/or information, carefully chosen to help the reader not only survive the challenges of life and parenting, but thrive. Please note, the postcard(s) you receive will NOT have the watermark. The reverse side (as seen in the second picture) has been left mostly blank for your message. Dimensions: 148 mm x 105 mm (standard A6 size) Printed on glossy 235 g/m² card *** This postcard is now also available as a digital download - see https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/812623953/nine-things-to-say-to-your-anxious-child?ref=shop_home_active_1!
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
Breaking the habit of hollow praise is not easy, so here is a list of 25 alternatives to "good job" plus a free printable poster to help you remember!
Wouldn't it be great if we all took a Parenting 101 Course in School? People joke that parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual – but I seriously wish it did. Where was the Parenting 101 class in school? A class we could have all used, right? Couldn’t they shove a how-to manual on
Want to know what it takes to nurture your child's mental strength? Here are 8 things you should REFUSE to let them do if you want mentally strong kids.
I wanted to share this No Screentime Until Printable Sheet again today because it has been wonderful for our family over the years. It teaches our children that there are more important things in life & screentime is the last resort. It gives them other screen-free ideas to helps them get lost in those activities
Your child does not say many words yet? What can you do to boost his language learning?
Being a good parent can start with changing a few habits. Don't believe me? Try one of these simple habits every day throughout the next five days, and watch how it transforms your family and your home! Schedule
I have posted a ton of parenting guidelines over the years. I research online, talk to friends and try to share the most up to date information. But we've entered a weird phase...
Jay Sanders thinks this poster is a smart and low-stress way to have a difficult conversation about preventing unwanted sexual touch with your children. And we do too.
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There are eleven things that children really want from their parents - they are the keys to raising healthy, happy and resilient children
Teaching kids how to cook at home - tips and kid friendly recipes, including kitchen skills by age.
7 easy ways to inject play into your everyday life with kids -- live in the moment, live life to its fullest.
Learn how to respond to your complaining child using "wants" and "wishes" phrases. Free printable list with the positive parenting phrases to say!
Learn eight phrases that are alternatives to spanking. These phrases actually work and handle some of the biggest problems parents face in early childhood.
The “after school” hour can be a great time to connect with your kids. Here are 18 “After School Conversation Starters” to help you get connected.
Stop trying to do parenting in your own strength. Look to the Bible instead. Correcting bad behavior using the Bible is the best way to parent your kids.
Welcome to one of my hundreds of character building posts. Today we focus on respect. These 20 ways to teach kids about respect include my previous lessons, crafts, activities, book collections and thoughts about teaching kids the importance of showing respect. I am also including other ideas I’ve found around the web so you are...Read More
if you're stressing out about parenting, it's likely that one of these 5 powerful parenting beliefs may be playing in your mind and causing you GRIEF!
Tips for staying calm, calming your child, and tools that they can use anywhere.
Time Out Bottles. I have some friends with autistic children. These bottles help the children calm down and also occupied them on diving trips. Give it a try and leave me comments on how your children use them. Also post colors!!! Hope you enjoy!!!Tip: super glue the top on when finished making them. Can also add a table spoon of vinegar as a preservative.
Kids Lying? If you’re looking for strategies and consequences that don't involve punishment to stop your child from lying, we've got 20 ideas to help!
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Is your child learning about "bucket filling" at school? Learn how you can make this translate into your home. Steps to a happy, healthy childhood.
This post on Sex Education Made Easier! is part of a campaign with AMAZE and Women Online. All opinions are my own. Being a parent is compiled of so many aspects. There are so many firsts and big moments you look forward to with your children. One of them most parents DO NOT LOOK FORWARD
What You Already Have That Helps Your Birth Contractions Feel Good: You have a POWERFUL tool on your side when it comes to your labor and delivery as a mother.
Disciplining an oppositional and strong willed child is challenging. They don't respond to the same type of discipline as other children. This trick helps get better results with these types of kids.
Do you have a child who is defiant or won't listen? These positive parenting solutions are the perfect way to discipline your kids without stress or anger.
Childhood Fears by Age As children grow they have different worries and fears. There are common childhood fears that tend to coincide with different stages of development. Below are the most common childhood fears by age. As with most things – this list isn’t exhaustive and some children will have different fears – or will have a
Emotional intelligence in children can be developed with this powerful technique for building EQ in children.
Put away the phones and engage at dinner with these Family Dinner Conversation Starters!
Tired of being ignored by your kids? Try saying things a different way. Here's the Parent Guide: Say This, Not That
Today, Dutch mother, Kittie, is sharing her story about How Dutch parents make their children self-reliant. "I recently shared the reason why Dutch children sleep longer: an average of two hours more per night. While this plays a huge impact on their behavior, it also helps the parents get the rest that they need,
Printable: If I had my had my child to raise over again: I’d build self-esteem first and the house later. I’d finger paint more and point the finger less..
Swapping gifts for experiences provide kids with enjoyable opportunities to learn, travel, and become more compassionate toward the world around them.
These questions come handy for times when you need to get something done, but your kids desperately seek your attention! Kids love them, tried and tested. What better way to connect with them than asking them a bunch of funny questions to get them talkative. Free Printable Included.
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
