If you take melatonin supplements, it is important to keep them in a childproof location. This is because melatonin is a hormone that can be harmful to children if they ingest too much. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of keeping your melatonin in a safe place and how to store it properly. When taking melatonin supplements, it is important to keep them out … [Read more...] about Keep Your Melatonin in Childproof Location
Parenting Tips
4 Things Not to Say to Stay-At-Home Mom
Stay-at-home moms don’t have it easy, and a few kind words can go a long way toward putting a crown on their heads. The dedication and sacrifice they give, relinquishing the pride of being an outdoor working mom, is immeasurable. There’s more to being a stay-at-home mom than meets the eye; often, it takes a keen eye and conscious mind to notice that. So, if you came across one, … [Read more...] about 4 Things Not to Say to Stay-At-Home Mom
What Helps a Baby to Sleep, a SNOO or Baby Sling?
There are so many products on the market these days that promise to help a baby sleep. So, what is the best way to get your little one to slumber? Some parents swear by the SNOO, while others prefer a baby sling. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of each method: The SNOO is an electronic bassinet that mimics the sounds and sensations of being in the womb. It was created … [Read more...] about What Helps a Baby to Sleep, a SNOO or Baby Sling?
Ways to Discipline Toddlers that Aren’t Spanking
Toddler discipline can be a challenge. Many parents resort to spanking, but this is not the only way to get your toddler to behave. In fact, spanking can have negative consequences for both you and your child. There are many other ways to discipline your toddler that are effective and safe. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to discipline your toddler … [Read more...] about Ways to Discipline Toddlers that Aren’t Spanking
How to Teach Kids About Good Hygiene Practices
It's never too early to start teaching your kids about good hygiene practices. In fact, the sooner you start, the better! Teaching kids about good hygiene is important for their health and well-being. It can also help prevent the spread of germs and infections. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to teach kids about good hygiene practices. How do you … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids About Good Hygiene Practices
Enjoying a Family Vacation with Teenagers
When it comes to planning a family vacation, it can be tough to please everyone – especially when you have teenagers. They may not be as enthusiastic about spending time with the family as they once were, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to have a good time. With a little creativity, you can plan a trip that will make everyone happy. Here are some tips for planning … [Read more...] about Enjoying a Family Vacation with Teenagers
How to Transition from Spring Break to Back to School
Are you feeling a little bit sad now that spring break is over? Don't worry, you're not alone. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make the transition from spring break to back to school a bit easier. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for making the switch from relaxation mode to learning mode. Follow these tips and you'll be ready for another … [Read more...] about How to Transition from Spring Break to Back to School
Everything You Need to Know About the Teen Years
Raising a teenager can be difficult. They are going through so many changes and they don't always want to listen to you. As a parent, it is important that you educate yourself on what they are going through. This will help you better understand them and provide the support they need during these challenging years. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About the Teen Years
How to Plan an Affordable and Fun At-Home Date Night
With the cost of going out to dinner and a movie constantly on the rise, more and more couples are choosing to stay in and have a date night at home. This can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a bit challenging to come up with ideas that are both affordable and interesting. In this blog post, we will provide you with some tips and suggestions on how to plan an amazing at-home … [Read more...] about How to Plan an Affordable and Fun At-Home Date Night
Everything You Need to Know About the Toddler Years
The toddler years are a time of great change for both children and parents. For children, this is a time when they learn and grow more than any other stage in their lives. And for parents, it can be a time of great challenge as they strive to meet the needs of their growing children. In order to make the most of these years, it is important for both parents and children to … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About the Toddler Years
Help for Divorced Couples Sharing 50-50 Custody
When parents divorce, one of the most difficult decisions they face is how to share custody of their children. It can be hard enough to work out the logistics of co-parenting when both parties are in agreement, but when there is animosity and resentment between them, it can seem impossible. However, with a little bit of effort and cooperation, it is possible for divorced … [Read more...] about Help for Divorced Couples Sharing 50-50 Custody
Things No One Tells you About Fatherhood
Being a father is something many of us dream about our entire lives. Yet, after the birth of our children, we are often surprised by how little we know about how to be fathers. Many of us did not have fathers in our own lives to teach us what it was like to be a dad or what role a father plays in his child's life. Even when we were fathers before, it was often in the … [Read more...] about Things No One Tells you About Fatherhood
How to Talk to Kids About Being Kind
Happiness is contagious, but so are rudeness and anger. Kids are surrounded by messages about being mean, so it's important to talk with them about how they can choose to be kind. When your kids watch TV or go online, they see examples of people being unkind—picking on each other, gossiping, making fun of others, and fighting. They also see heroes who are kind, but it's … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Kids About Being Kind
When Do babies Start Talking
Babies start talking from the time they are born, they cry to let us know when they need something or that something is wrong. They coo and gurgle then about a month old babies laugh at different things. These things really show that babies do talk even if it's not real words yet. Babies can also say da-da or ma-ma but it might not be clear what they are trying to say. The … [Read more...] about When Do babies Start Talking
5 Things You Can do to Help a Depressed Child
Depression can hit anyone, including children. This feeling of hopelessness and despair can be crippling, and it is important to get help for the child as soon as possible. While professional help is always the best option, there are things you can do at home to help your child out of their depression. Talk openly about depression. One of the best ways to help a child … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Can do to Help a Depressed Child
What Generation X Gets Right About Parenting
Generation X: It's a generation almost as old as the Baby Boomers and Millennials that came before and after. Yet, they've been overlooked by most marketers when identifying key traits of different generations. What many marketers fail to realize is that Gen Xers are all grown up with jobs, mortgages, and kids. So, if companies want to focus their marketing … [Read more...] about What Generation X Gets Right About Parenting
What is Natural Consequence as a Form of Discipline?
A natural consequence is a form of discipline in which the child experiences the natural result of his own actions. If he leaves his bike in the driveway it might get stolen, if he doesn't pick up his toys they will be hard to find later, and if he doesn't come in when called he can't go out to play. The main difference between natural and logical consequences is … [Read more...] about What is Natural Consequence as a Form of Discipline?
Tips for Raising Independent Sleepers
At some point, all babies will have to learn how to sleep in their own bed. Whether you are in the family way right now or have an older child with young children of their own it is important for both parents and children to understand the importance of a good night's sleep. Parents are often the last to get a good night's rest while working hard to provide for their … [Read more...] about Tips for Raising Independent Sleepers
The Struggles that Covid Has Highlighted for Parents
There are several struggles that parents have to deal with during the pandemic. One of the largest aspects is being able to take care of their children for long periods of time. The pandemic has not only prevented mothers from working, but it has also prohibited them from being able to take care of their children. There are also issues with large companies and how they … [Read more...] about The Struggles that Covid Has Highlighted for Parents
Tips to Help Kids Keep Mask on At School
With more and more kids returning to in-person school this year, many areas are requiring masks on kids of all ages. It seems no matter what, if you have the shot or not, you must get a mask on your kid to attend school. While some kids are fine with this masking up situation, as it has been around for over a year now, some kids have issues with it. Today we're sharing some … [Read more...] about Tips to Help Kids Keep Mask on At School
How to Remain a Compassionate Yet Firm Parent
There's nothing like the first day of school. Parents go to sleep, waking up early so they can get their kids ready for the big event. The treats are bought, the clothes are ironed and shiny black shoes are polished until you can see your face in them. School-aged children eagerly await this day because it means they're one step closer to adulthood. They get dressed in their … [Read more...] about How to Remain a Compassionate Yet Firm Parent
Tips to Be a Happier Parent
Do you ever feel like happiness is an impossible goal? It can seem that way sometimes. As a working parent, you face many challenges including lack of sleep and stress. These and other factors can make it difficult to maintain the energy it takes for joy and laughter every day. But being a happier parent is not beyond your reach. The following tips will give you a good start … [Read more...] about Tips to Be a Happier Parent
How to be a More Consistent Parent
Dealing with kids can be challenging, especially when you have more than one. Raising children with conflicting personalities can be quite a task. Teaching them how to deal with each other and compromise can be tough. But being a consistent parent will make things less complicated for everyone involved. Teach them to respect you How do children learn? They observe and … [Read more...] about How to be a More Consistent Parent
How to Co-Parent With a Jerk
When it comes to divorcing someone that you have kids with, the reality is that sometimes you end up having to co-parent with a jerk. This is just how it goes from time to time because every person is so different. Today we’re going to share some tips to help you keep your sanity while you’re co-parenting with a jerk. Since you can’t pick who you have to co-parent with, you … [Read more...] about How to Co-Parent With a Jerk
Tips for Your First Teen Driver
With so many teenagers getting their license for the first time this year, we wanted to feature some tips that will help ease the anxiety parents get with their first teen driver. There are many ways to handle this situation, everything from setting rules and consequences to monitoring your teen driver with an app. Today we are going to share the best tips for your first … [Read more...] about Tips for Your First Teen Driver
Tips to Encourage Sibling Bonding
One of the biggest issues with parenting multiple kids is that the kids rarely get along. You see, sibling rivalry it’s called and it doesn’t’ matter if your kids are 2 years, 4 years, or even 10 years apart; it happens to all siblings! This means your children are probably at each other every so often and when they’re quiet you tend to wonder what kind of trouble they’re … [Read more...] about Tips to Encourage Sibling Bonding
How to Handle Hyperactivity in Children
Having a hyperactive child can be challenging for many parents, but today we’re going to share some tips to help you cope with this. Hyperactivity is totally normal for younger children, but in time it may disappear. These tips shared today will help you handle hyperactivity in children in a positive manner so that you, and your children, live a content life. Continue … [Read more...] about How to Handle Hyperactivity in Children
Examining Moms vs Dads Parenting Habits
We all know that moms and dads have different parenting habits. Each parent brings to the table a new set of rules, ways to respond, and bond for the child that no other person can match. Dads typically are more laid back and less worrisome whereas most moms are the opposite. This personality difference and parenting approach of mom and dad help the child become a … [Read more...] about Examining Moms vs Dads Parenting Habits
Simple Ways to Encourage Kindness in Kids
Kindness is one of the most important aspects of the human being. This characteristic can make the world a better place and it’s something most parents teach their kids through example. Today we’re going to share some simple ways you can encourage kindness in kids, just in case you want to expand beyond being that solid role model of kindness. Send Kinds … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Encourage Kindness in Kids
Truths Every New Mom Should Know
We can’t begin to tell you everything a new mom should know, but we can tell you a few simple truths that most new moms should be prepared with. The knowledge shared today is a collection of truths every new mom should know. These truths are meant to help you be realistically prepared for the birth of your first child. May these truths that every new mom should know guide … [Read more...] about Truths Every New Mom Should Know
Tips to Feel More Fulfilled as a Parent
When it comes to handling your parental duties, sometimes treating your job as a business is best. There are many strategies that parents used to feel more fulfilled as a parent. Today we’re focusing on just a few that have been rather popular among most parents. Learning how to navigate your day in a way that leaves you feeling more fulfilled, present, and happy about … [Read more...] about Tips to Feel More Fulfilled as a Parent
How to Make Daily Schedule for Family
The best way to get your family organized is to have a daily schedule. This daily schedule will include chores, tasks, and other details of what’s expected from each family member. Having a daily schedule will help reduce stress and arguments from any family member throughout the week. Say goodbye to children's meltdowns when you follow these tips to make a daily family … [Read more...] about How to Make Daily Schedule for Family
How to Help Kids Cope with Life Without School
Many kids have had their typical lives uprooted by the pandemic. Most kids had to return home to attend remote learning sessions and are still dealing with this setup. Other kids may have returned to in-person school sessions, but it isn’t like it was. Kids who are living life without school are starting to exhibit signs of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. These are not … [Read more...] about How to Help Kids Cope with Life Without School
Habits of Highly Effective Stay at Home Dads
More dads are opting to be stay at home dads than ever before. This is a personal decision that must be made within the household, but once it’s made there are many habits that the stay at home dad develops to be highly effective. Since there’s little talk these days about stay at home dads, we wanted to share some of these habits with you. It’s fun to step back and look at … [Read more...] about Habits of Highly Effective Stay at Home Dads
Top 3 Parenting Tips to Ignore
Top parenting experts will happily lend you some parenting advice that’s not always the best advice. Being a new parent involves a lot of stress and fears about whether you’ll be a good parent or not. These fears can deter you from enjoying pregnancy and the first few years of life, believe us, those first few years fly by! Today we wanted to feature the top 3 parenting tips … [Read more...] about Top 3 Parenting Tips to Ignore
Life Lessons Every Child Should Learn
There are many life lessons your children will learn throughout the course of their lives. These life lessons will help your child grow stronger, smarter, and wiser during their childhood well into adulthood. While we all know that our children will learn some life lessons along their journey to adulthood, we wanted to share some of the most important life lessons every child … [Read more...] about Life Lessons Every Child Should Learn
Ways to Talk About Current Events with Kids
With so many events happening at once, kids from all over the world are witnessing major events. These events may be confusing and scary for your kids. Most adults are having a hard time wrapping their minds around our current events, so it’s no wonder we need to help each other discuss things at a kid level to help ease anxiety within our kids. Today we’re sharing some tips … [Read more...] about Ways to Talk About Current Events with Kids
Can You Be Both a Parent and a Friend?
Parents are supposed to build close relationships with their children as they’re the child’s first role model. Many parents struggle with the idea of whether or not they can be both a parent and a friend. It’s hard to set boundaries and consequences when you’re a child’s friend. If you become too much of a friend and not enough of the parent, your children could be missing … [Read more...] about Can You Be Both a Parent and a Friend?
Parenting Tips for the 21st Century
There are many costs of parenting in the 21st Century. College prices have risen, food prices are increasing, and there’s technology everywhere you turn. Raising 21st Century kids provides parents with many challenges. While we acknowledge that the 21st Century brings about some challenges for parents, there are some things you can do to make it easier. Today we’re featuring … [Read more...] about Parenting Tips for the 21st Century
Face Shields vs Face Masks for Kids
While a face shield may not protect against the virus, combining one with a mask is a preferred method for many caregivers, parents, and kids. Today we’re going to dive into the topic of selecting an option for your kids so that they can be compliant with the current requirements to attend an in-person school or venture into a store. The Downside of Face Masks Face … [Read more...] about Face Shields vs Face Masks for Kids