The kids and I are well into our Father’s Day plans, and by ‘well into’ I mean I’ve pinned several cool craft ideas from Pinterest that I probably won’t get to make in time. It’s the thought that counts, right? I did have time to make a Father’s Day BINGO Game that I want to share…
Every Father’s Day my kids jump in bed with their dad, shoving whatever gifts they made him into his face. Each of them wanting him to open their gift first. My husband gushes over each present and showers the kids with praise and hugs. This is a stark difference from how I celebrated Father’s Day…
Most kids are excited about the break from school that comes with summer vacation. They don’t have to deal with the pressures of exams or doing homework. Finally they can focus on what matters most…having fun. However, there are some kids who like the predictability of being in school and get anxious when summer…
Ever since Josh Duggar publicly admitted to molesting a series of girls as a teenager, much of the news coverage has been about the stain his actions put on the Duggar name. His resignation from his Executive Director position at the Family Research Council is still a trending story. Some people are downright gleeful that…
The final weeks of school can be stressful for children. Many have just finished state exams and are ready to trade in books for time on the playground. Others are just suffering from school fatigue. Don’t let the end of the year blues get the best of your child. Here are some strategies to help…
Summer time can be an expensive time of year for families. If you are not careful, you can end up breaking the bank sending children to pricey summer camps or taking expensive family vacations. Why not save some money and plan a staycation? A staycation is when you participate in fun activities all within driving…
Are you one of those parents that worry about what other people think of your kids when you are out in public? I am. I swear my children can sense my fear of public humiliation. The minute we enter a store, they develop this whiny, high-pitched voice that gets increasingly louder when we pass by…
Many mothers sometimes doubt themselves as parents and are unable to see how valuable they are to their families. Practicing daily affirmations can help boost a mother’s confidence as a caregiver and also help them to recognize their strengths. What are affirmations? Affirmations are positive statements or declarations about who you are. When…
“If you finish your homework on time, I will buy you ice cream.” “If you behave at school, you can pick out a toy when we go to the store.” “Stop calling your sister names and you can play with my phone.” “Read 10 books this summer and you can go to the movies with…
Inside: Helpful strategies for praising children. A version of this article first appeared on Mamapedia.com There’s no denying it. We are raising a generation of praise junkies. Everywhere you go, you can hear children being lavished with praise. It doesn’t matter what they do, it is treated as if they completed the most amazing feat….