Some days parenting is noisy. Some days are noisier than others. Some days are just insane. Last week I made an argument for letting your kids cry-it-out. Not the standard position, and it will actually help you bond with your kids. Sometimes they just need permission to cry. And some days that’s easier said than [...]
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You Should Let Your Child Cry-It-Out
When to Cry-It-Out I’m a huge fan of attachment parenting, and strong supporter of gentle sleep methods, but there are times where you absolutely should let your child cry-it-out. And it’s not at bedtime. As my kids got older, we entered the “terrible-two’s” and I donned my research hat to find a solution to tantrums so I could reclaim [...]
Positive Parenting: A New Spin on “NO!”
As I was driving down the street the other day with my kids in the car, my 2 1/2-year-old, Xander, piped up and said, “Mom I want to go get ice cream!” This wasn’t in my plans for the day, so I replied, “No, Honey. Not today.” A few blocks down the street Xander said, [...]
You Took a Zebra WHERE?!
7 hour car ride + 2 kids under 4 = Very sore eardrums and a Zebra that saved the day!
Another Tantrum Taming Tactic
Looking to diffuse tantrums without the battle? Here is another tip that works wonderfully at our house: puppets! Our local library has a slew of puppets that you can check out and bring home with you. My kids LOVE these (and I really love the library, too!) This week’s puppet selection includes a little bear [...]
How a Mini-trampoline and the Beegees Saved the Day
While a trip to the Caribbean would be divine, sometimes all you need in life are the simple things to keep a SAHM sane.
Tantrum Taming 101
Young kids are masters at the art of throwing tantrums. Discover 60 Second strategies to stop them in their tracks while having fun!
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