*This post is sponsored by Sticky Quotes, but all opinions and thoughts are my own. Children are not born with confidence. It's our job as parents to teach our children how to conquer the world and instill confidence in them. Unfortunately, many parents believe that they can take the hands off approach when their child becomes a teenager. They think that because they no longer need assistance with small daily tasks, that parenting transforms into … [Read more...]
How to Meet the Needs of Strong-Willed Children
Do I have a strong-willed child you ask? Believe me, if you are raising one, then you know. You know that simple tasks can have you in battle mode. There are times you just want to give up because it would be easier, but you don't because you refuse to raise a bratty child who will hate you later. There have been a myriad of books, articles and webinars about how to raise/deal with strong-willed children, but how many of them address what these kids need from … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Be a Good Mom From My Stay at Home Mom
Cue the tears. Now that I'm a mother of two, I appreciate my mother even more. … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy Spring Break with Toddlers without Going Crazy
Spring break is a time that college kids and educators look forward to all year long. Vacations and outings can be challenging because not all activities are suited for toddlers. As an educator, the closer it gets to spring break, the more it feels like a permanent full moon! We start to feel the itch as much as the kids do. This week the girls and I have done a little of everything while daddy has worked hard on the farm (no spring break for him). I've … [Read more...]