Learning to swim is a monumental milestone for parents and their children. It can be an exciting, yet stressful time, especially when you are teaching toddlers. Here are a few tips for making the experience fun and stress free: Pick a reputable individual/organization You want your child to learn under someone who is calm, patient and experienced. Local organizations like ... Read More
How to Tell If Your Husband Has Transformed Into a Girl Dad
I was provided with the Skip Hop bag featured in this post at no cost. There is a myth that every dad is unhappy if he doesn't have sons. I'm sure men love to pass down the family legacy through their names, but it doesn't mean that not having sons makes him unhappy. Girls have a special way of warming their dad's heart from the day they are born. Raising girls ... Read More
How to Empower Your Child by Teaching Them About Bullying
Bullying. A word that is plastered on tv, billboards, social media & in schools. The word is often overused and abused. How do you teach your child to not be a victim, and what to do in case it happens?? Here are my suggestions on how to teach your kids about bullying, and empower them in the process! Define Bullying Start by telling your kids what it really means. ... Read More
When I Become a Mother I’ll Never…And Other Words I’ve Eaten
I was judgmental before I became a mom. There I said it. It’s a little liberating to admit that. There were things that I said I'd never do. In my Master’s program, I remember a classmate talking about how exasperated she was with her 2 year old. She was tired after a long day of work, then her evening ended with homework and a non-cooperative two year old.Her toddler ... Read More
Postpartum Depression: The Not So Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Postpartum depression makes women feel sad, depressed & alone. Due to the shame associated with depression, many women don't speak out about their feelings. I was one of those women. My second pregnancy was not as fun as the first. I was tired all the time, moody & my husband thought I hated him. Since I had already had gestational diabetes once, my doctors had me ... Read More
How to Support a Friend Who Has Lost a Baby Through Miscarriage
Miscarriage. It's such an ugly word. So many women suffer silently that the world often doesn't realize how common the unfortunate event is. More than 80% of miscarriages occur within the first three months of pregnancy. No matter the timing of the miscarriage, the effects are devastating to the family, but especially the mother. If you've never experienced a miscarriage, ... Read More
What to do When Your Kids Won’t Stop Fighting
Does anyone else's kids fight nonstop? Do you get tired of yelling, screaming or banishing them to their rooms? Then it's time to try something different. Don't Intervene Every Time We are raising a generation of kids who can't solve problems because we always jump in. We aren't giving them opportunities to solve problems on their own. Should we let our kids kill each ... Read More
Why I Put My Children’s Tablets in Time Out
Don't get me wrong. I love technology as much as the next person. In fact, my kids do too and they are only 5 & 2 years old. What I don't want, however, is for the tablet to replace human interaction. And their imaginations. So sometimes, the tablets go in time out. While the tablets are in time out, we channel our imagination by playing outside. We love outside play ... Read More
Ladies, It’s Time To Embrace Your Postpartum Body
Becoming a mother is a beautiful and life altering experience. It also comes with physical baggage. Some women struggle to drop the extra weight of carrying a child and feel embarrassed by their stretch marks, sags, and bags. Other women carry it as a badge of honor. The balance between celebrating what your body has done, and becoming acclimated to your new self, can be a ... Read More
