Being outside in the garden and in the fresh air is an amazing experience for everyone. But did you also know that gardening can develop various muscles and skills for children that they will use all throughout life? Here are just a few benefits that your child will gain from working out in the garden…. {read more}
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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}
Exploring Parental Stress as a Culturally Constructed Phenomenon
Have you ever wondered if the pressure you feel as a parent is “normal”? Is it the same amount of pressure your own parents felt? How does it compare to other parents living right now on the other side of the world? Dr. Jane Scott is a trained pediatrician and neonatologist who has lived in… {read more}
How to Make Time for a Toddler (When You Have Older Kids)
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Raising Children Network “How will I ever find enough time for a third child?” The thought was constantly on my mind as I was pregnant with baby #3. It seemed my life was already full to the brim… how could I possibly add a baby into the mix without… {read more}
How to Start Connecting with Your Kids ~ A Strategy Every Parent Should Know
In the moments after giving birth to my first son, I wasn’t thinking about what I should or should not do. I was simply loving my son. I was holding him, kissing him, telling him I loved him, soothing him, making sure he was warm, soaking in every little detail of his being. In my… {read more}
Help for Yellers: Learning to Manage Your Response {+ Printable Daily Reaction Journal}
I have read what feels like a zillion articles on yelling. I know yelling is bad. I know it hurts my kids and our relationship. But here’s a confession: I also haven’t totally stopped yet. Why is that? This is a perfect example of when knowledge and action are not in alignment. That means knowing a piece of… {read more}
5 Easy Ways Grandparents Can Be Involved in Character Building
When I was growing up, my grandmother was a huge influence in my life. I looked up to her and listened to her stories with an intensity that I rarely paid others. I watched the way she interacted with others and respected her in a different way than I did my own parents. The beauty… {read more}
How to Transform Your Relationship With Your Kids {A Series}
“There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a transformation of the way we raise our children.” – Marianne Williamson Parenting is not easy. It is not straightforward. And it definitely isn’t a “one size fits all.” Every child, parent, relationship and situation is unique. But there are two… {read more}
