When your child whines, it can be irritating, as well as frustrating. It tests your patience as a parent and you may want to know how to make it stop immediately. You’re not alone, as basically all children whine at some point. However, some kids do it more than others and some parents really have a tough time with this. Here are some ways to get your child to stop whining: Be patient. This can be difficult with a whiny child around but yelling or fighting won’t make the situation … [Read more...]
Parents, Here are Four Reasons Your Child Doesn’t Listen To You
There are few things more frustrating to a parent than when your child doesn’t listen to you. It can feel like they are being disrespectful, it can be embarrassing when done in front of others, and sometimes it can even be dangerous. If you tell your child not to run out in front of traffic or touch a hot stove, what happens when they don’t listen? My first child was so easy. She was (and still is) sweet, she listened and wasn't purposefully ornery. Then I had my second, a boy. He was … [Read more...]
I Have No Patience. Here’s What I am Changing.
I lost my patience big time this week. For the third time in two days Nate played in the puddles, drenched his shoes, socks, and pants up to his knees. It had already been a stressful day. This was just the proverbial icing on the cake. It's not like I don't expect him to play in puddles. Honestly, it's partly my own fault for not putting him in rain boots. We had experienced an insane amount of rain this past week. I was unpreparedness for miserable weather. The stress of staying in a 5th wheel … [Read more...]
Moms, are your traveling with the kids? Make this Travel Kit!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreMomentsWithExcedrin #CollectiveBias My husband and I have been planning our summer vacation for 2017. We keep going back and forth if we want to take a road trip or fly next summer to San Diego. We've made our list of pros and cons, and we still can't seem to decide. If we get there sooner, we have more time with family on the beach. If we take our time, we can build road trip … [Read more...]
Children’s Phobias and Sources of Anxiety and What Parents Can Do
Do you think your child suffers from anxiety? The most common anxiety disorders and children's phobias include: generalized anxiety (chronic worrying for at least 6 months with interferes with sleep or the ability to concentrate, muscle tension) separation anxiety (child worries about harm coming to a caregiver or self at separation from caregiver, often tries to avoid separation or endures it with a lot of distress), specific phobia (to animals such as dogs, or injections/blood, or … [Read more...]
Moms, Here are Five Ways I’m Wasting Time on My Phone
They are only this young for such a short amount of time. I keep reminding myself of this. Every.single.night. Because they both have a hard time sleeping in their own beds. Both of them. When my husband is gone, there is only one of me, and two of them. I'm outnumbered! This past week, my husband was gone, and of course, they outnumbered me. I might be crazy due to sleep deprivation. That's totally a thing right? I know it is. As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. – … [Read more...]
Focus on Kids Fitness: How to Get Your Kids to Be More Active
Today, technology is on the rise and our youth are the biggest consumers on the market. It seems like each task we do every day can be digitally completed (except for eating and drinking). Children rely so much on technology, they often neglect physical activity in the interest of gaming, television, or other computer related activities. With child obesity rates rising, it is important to foster the relationship between your child and their physical fitness. Here are some creative ways to help … [Read more...]
