One on one time with our kids can be a huge game changer in their behaviors. But what can you do with them? What are some ideas for one on one time activities with your kids?
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How to spend quality time with your child and why it’s important
When people hear that they need to spend quality time with their child, they often feel very overwhelmed because they envision being with them from sun up to sun down.
Continue readingSelf care vs self maintenance: what’s the difference?
Self care vs self maintenance can be separated by a fuzzy line. I truly believe everyone has a different definition – as a mom of 4, here’s mine!
Continue readingHow to wake up before your kids and why it will improve your mood!
Becoming a morning person as a parent can sound rough and scary. But making it a point to wake up before your kids can improve your mood and day so much!
Continue reading5 Great tips to reduce phone usage as a parent
I find, as a parent, I get lost in my phone. I spent an entire weekend working on how to reduce my phone usage and noticed a huge difference in my parenting.
Continue readingTime out for toddlers – alternatives to time outs
Time outs for toddlers have been the “go-to” discipline for toddlers for years it seems like. But did you know that generally time outs for toddlers are ineffective?
Continue readingPotty training myths
Potty. Training. The 2 words together make most parents cringe. But you know what? It absolutely does not have to be horrific. There are a lot of potty training myths out there and we’re going to dispel them right here, right now. At the end of this post, you’ll have the opportunity to download these myths to keep them handy.
Continue readingBaby led weaning tips – start here!
Baby led weaning is a great way to introduce solids into your little one’s food life. Check out these baby led weaning tips to see if your baby is ready and if so, you will learn what to do to start!
Continue readingScreen time rules
Screen time! One of the big controversial topics in parenting. Everyone has heard the screen time rules but are they realistic? Sometimes the TV or the tablets are the only things that will give you a little peace and quiet. Let’s talk about how you can feel a little less guilty about screen time rules.
Continue readingSchool lunch ideas for kids
In my meal planning group, I see a lot of parents asking for school lunch ideas for kids. It can be such a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Here is your one stop guide for all things school lunches.
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