It seems like everywhere our family goes these days, we cannot avoid advertisements featuring semiclad, photoshopped and unrealistically photogenic people. They are on the back of buses, on billboards, in shop windows, on food and toy labels, in magazines and media wherever we look. I can’t help but worry about the messages these advertisements are sending… {read more}
Parenting
5 Stress Less Tips for Settling a Child Into New Activities
Preparation is often the key to having a positive new experience, wouldn’t you agree? When I prepare for a presentation or prepare to go out for dinner with a group of people I don’t know well – rather than just jumping into it without giving myself time to get ready and get in the right… {read more}
6 Ways to Use Finger Puppet Play to Increase Confidence
Young children are facing new situations every day. They often have feelings and reactions to experiences that seem “little” to us but are really “big” to them. Sometimes figuring out what our little ones find scary or funny or interesting is a surprise! Working with our children – trying to understand them and support them –… {read more}
Rainy Day Activities Free Printable
Oh no it’s raining! No one wants to go out and you are stuck for ideas on what to do at home… I’m so glad you found this post. It can be frustrating to cancel outdoor plans and feel a bit isolating to be at home when rainy days hit unexpectedly (or even if you… {read more}
6 Effective Ways to Make Learning Fun for Young Kids
Every day children are absorbing the world around them. They have a natural desire to try new things and learn about how things work. Children are also unique human beings and, like adults, like to learn in different ways. I have never known this so intensely than when I became a parent of two boys… {read more}
Communication Skills for Kids {Free Printable}
We all want our children to communicate respectfully. But what exactly does that mean and how can we explain it to them? Communication is made up not only of words and their meaning but facial expression, body language, and the influence on the listener. Thanks to Vecteezy, a comprehensive online collection of graphics, I have… {read more}
How to Teach Kids to Deal with Bullying
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt It’s a great sentiment but goodness, if only things were that simple, right? Bullying is not a small thing to deal with, no matter what age you are. But children are very vulnerable to bullying because it can influence their self-esteem, confidence, and… {read more}
How to Talk to Kids About “Bad” Behaviour
Every parent has a different opinion about what “bad” behaviour is. If it’s so hard to define, how can we speak of it to our children? I’m thankful to have a special guest on the blog today to help us explore this topic. Nicole Schwarz is a mom to 3 girls, a Parent Coach with… {read more}
