Ever since he was a toddler, my oldest son had a HUGE pouting problem. It seemed that, no matter what I did, he always had a reason to pout. More than half the time, I had no idea why he was pouting…and neither did he! He’d wake up in the…
Category: Raising Happy Kids
How to Raise Happy Motivated Kids in Six Steps
Thank you so much to Brandi @ Chicken Scratch Diaries for letting me guest post on her blog this week! As my kids get older, I’ve wondered what I can do to help them be happy and motivated. So many people in today’s world drift through life with no purpose.…
Why Young Kids Steal & What You Can do To Stop It
Most kids go through a phase where they steal things that don’t belong to them. So what should you do when your son or daughter starts doing it? How do you stop kids from stealing? The most important thing to do is to step in as soon as it starts…
Discipline: Taking Away Toys as Punishment – Should You Do It?
One of the hardest parts of being a parent is disciplining your child. How can you discipline them in a way that makes them stronger and better because of it? What will help them to develop leadership qualities and boost their self-confidence instead of tearing them down? Should you even…
4 Unique Ways to Have a Happy, Stress Free Home With Kids
Life as a mother can be very stressful. There’s always more to do no matter how late you were up the night before. I thought I was busy when my kids were just small but, the older they get, the busier we seem to be. Sometimes it seems like a…
Important Toddler Developmental Milestones – 1 to 2 Years Old
Your baby just turned one and, over the next year, will still be growing at an incredible rate. By now he/she has probably met most of their 0-12 month milestones; so what are the important toddler developmental milestones you can expect your baby to meet this coming year? How will…
All of Your Baby’s First Milestones – 0 to 12 Months!
Though you might have just given birth, your baby grows so fast! Every day he/she will be hitting new milestones. The growth that your baby will experience physically and developmentally during their first year of life is nothing short of a miracle! It All Starts With Goals/Milestones Most people call…
4 Dangers of Being the “Cool” Parent and Giving in to Your Kids
As a parent, you want your children’s love. You want them to be happy and have all the things you didn’t as you were growing up. In trying to make your kids happy, it’s easy to fall into the yes trap. Maybe, you just don’t see a reason why you…