Relationships

From Miscommunication to Understanding: Improving Parent-Child Dialogue

From Miscommunication to Understanding: Improving Parent-Child Dialogue

Learn how to speak so your kids listen, ensure they understand you, and foster a stronger connection. This mom-to-mom guide provides actionable tips for improving your child’s attention and clarifying your messages. Perfect for parents of children aged 2-6.

The Benefits Of A Routine and Schedule for Kids

The Benefits Of A Routine and Schedule for Kids

As a parent, you know that getting your child to do their chores, complete homework, and manage their time effectively can be a major challenge. However, there is a solution that can make all the difference in your family's life: creating a customized routine and schedule for your child.

In this blog post, we'll explore…

How To Stop Your Child's Birthday Party From Spiraling Out Of Control

How To Stop Your Child's Birthday Party From Spiraling Out Of Control

You know how kids these days catch all those glitzy ideas from TV and the internet, making them hope for these mega birthday bashes, right? But let me tell you, though it might feel easy to just go with the flow and say yes to all their wishes, that might not be the best play for the long haul. Sometimes, putting your foot down and finding middle ground can actually turn out better for both you and your kiddo. It's all about finding that sweet spot, making deals, and standing your ground when it counts.

Positive Parenting: Fostering Respectful Language in Children

Positive Parenting: Fostering Respectful Language in Children

Children may not realize the power of their words, but they can cause long-lasting damage. Unkind words can lead to feelings of hurt, insecurity, and anger. Refusing to let our children's words disrupt our family harmony is essential…

Teach Kids How To Politely Interrupt

Teach Kids How To Politely Interrupt

When kids want their Mom's attention, the typical scenario looks like this:

A child comes barreling into the room with a barrage of "Mom, Mom, Mama, Ma, Mommy!!!"

Either you didn't respond fast enough, or you're busy doing something and not giving immediate focus to the sweet face beckoning for your attention. Sound familiar?

The importance of honesty for a strong connection with your child

The importance of honesty for a strong connection with your child

For your child to trust themselves and grow up healthy and happy, honesty should be of utmost importance. They need honesty about everything, from how the world works around them down to what you're doing wrong as a parent…

Connecting With A Teen When Emotions Run High

Connecting With A Teen When Emotions Run High

When our teens think that we're not looking out for their developing independence, they feel unloved, misunderstood, and rejected.

It's almost as if we have to escort our teens into adulthood. We have to accompany our pre-adult children into their future and maturity.

Mommy, Do You Still Love Me ???

Mommy, Do You Still Love Me ???

HAVE YOU EVER FELT SO FRUSTRATED with your kiddo that you ended up shouting or saying something you didn’t mean or even wish to say?

Or worse, has your strong-willed child ever come back to you with “Mommy, do you still love me?”

Coming from a child, this disheartening question can crush the spirit…

Honesty: It's A Gift

Honesty: It's A Gift

THE DESIRE FOR CLOSENESS AND CONNECTION is at the root of all our pursuits in life. It’s the reason we marry, have children and seek friendships. It is the reason why we work so hard to cultivate all the relationships we hold dear. Yet, I wonder how many acknowledge honesty as the glue which bonds these highly sought-after connections.

Although universally valued, honesty may…