From nose picking to thumb sucking- there are a plenty of inappropriate habits that your little one might pick up over the course of his growth period, and just like with temper tantrums, these can be difficult to handle. So how exactly can you help your kid break bad habits? Keep reading to find out just that. Helping Your Kid Break Bad Habits Work With, Not Against As a parent, when you’re educating or pushing your child to overcome his bad habits, you automatically turn the … [Read more...]
10 Important Tips for Organizing and Cleaning with Kids in the House
Children, as the saying often goes, are a blessing. However, they are also closely akin to a natural disaster when it comes to keeping a home clean and organized. To keep your home from looking like something that should be condemned, follow these tips for cleaning and organization in a home with small children underfoot. Tip #1: Limit the number of toys. It’s wonderful that we live in a place and a time in history when our children are so abundantly blessed. Never before have … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Stay Calm When Angry with Kids
If you’re angry with your kids, the last thing you want to do is yell at them and heighten the situation. You may be wondering what you can do to stay in control of your emotions. While it’s certainly not easy, it can be done. Here are four ways to keep calm when angry at your kids: Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Walk into another room for a few moments. Do whatever you can to stay calm, maintain your composure, and avoid responding the way you may want to. Let your child know … [Read more...]
Ways To Communicate Better with Your Children
As a parent, it’s so important to communicate effectively with your kids. The problem is that it can feel like you’re speaking two different languages, at times! Putting some extra thought into how you talk to your kids can help solve this problem. Here are some tips on how to communicate better with your children: Give your children your undivided attention. You know how your kids play their video games and stare at their computer, while only half talking to you? Adults can … [Read more...]
Tips for Parents on How to Handle their Kid Being Bullied
No parent wants to be told that their child is being bullied. After an incident is reported, how you react, as a parent, is important. Here are some tips for parents on how to deal with their kid being bullied. 5 Tips for Parents on How to Handle their Kid Being Bullied 1. Stay calm when your child tells you that they’ve been bullied. It’s really easy to get angry when you find out your child has been a victim of bullying. Don’t give into the anger. Make sure to listen to your … [Read more...]
Printable Love Coupons for the Kids (from Mommy)
My kids love getting really special gifts. This time of year, Valentine's Day season, is a fun time to give them small coupons for special things that they particularly love. An easy Valentine's Day gift idea, your kids are sure to love. Plus, it's affordable. You know me; that is my kind of gift for the kids. You don't have to wait to give these on Valentine's Day though. These love coupons can be given to your children any time of year. Love Coupons for Kids ideas: Family movie night … [Read more...]
Reward Based Parenting — Does it really work?
Bribes vs. Reinforcement: Do “rewards” really work? A guest post by Victoria Tenenbaum Do you wonder if you should reward your child after they complete a task or chore? You’re definitely not alone. Many think, “When I do chores, nobody rewards me.” Or, “Hey, our lives are built around responsibilities, and nobody rewards us for maintaining them.” Parents also wonder if the practice will harm their child’s social skills in the long run, ingraining a “what’s in it for me” kind of attitude … [Read more...]