"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
There’s something magical about the winter season: the snow, the holidays, family and fun. But it’s also that magical time of year when cold and flu germs pop up everywhere. While it’s impossible to keep your kids completely germ-free, there are a few things you can do to get your children to help your efforts in keeping everyone healthy.
Thanksgiving is a day filled with family, friends, fun, laughter - and a lot of super-stressful time management for hosts juggling children, too. Luckily, there’s a few sure-fire ways to keep your children entertained while you (and your partner) cook and prep the house.
As a preschool teacher who takes a group of 9 two year olds for walks daily, I will tell you that practicing taking a walk is an invaluable skill. But walking with toddlers isn't always that easy. Here are a few steps to help you teach your little one how to walk safely with, and without, an adult.
I’m not sure who has more anxiety come Wednesday morning: me or my 2 year old. I dread the tears that come Wednesday morning and the pleas from him to not go to school. It’s enough to make a parent cry, too. But there are a few steps parents can take to help ease that inevitable nursery school departure.
The transition back to school each year is, in my opinion, the hardest one, not only for children as they enter a new grade with new friends, but for families, too. Here are a few ways to best prepare the whole family for this big transition.
Recently, my toddler had his tooth removed, a procedure that required general anesthesia and a ton of worrying (from me). He’s fine now, but the experience had me thinking about how challenging dental care can be sometimes when kids are so young, and they can’t really express themselves, but how important it is at the same time.
I am a mom of five, and of those five children, three are extremely picky eaters. I’ve tried everything to get them to try new foods, with not much success to speak of. Then I stumbled on the idea of using our family vegetable garden. Getting my picky eaters involved in planting and growing vegetables also got them involved in eating vegetables.
News of a baby on the way is exciting and often welcomed with a party where the mom-to-be is showered with attention and gifts. But all-too-often she leaves the party feeling overwrought and anxious about the big day. If you’re hosting, here are a few do’s and don’ts to keep in mind that’ll help your guests of honor truly enjoy this special day.
Just think: What if you offer your children’s guests a great party favor that meets all of your criteria and also makes parents appreciate the favor, rather than stress about finding it when their child suddenly “remembers” it? Here are 3 that just might make the cut.
