How can you figure out which parenting books are actually helpful? Check out this list of the best parenting books for young children. If you browse Amazon or your local independent bookseller, you’ll find thousands of parenting books. How do you figure out the good and the bad? Well, fortunately, I read parenting books like …
Stating feelings is an incredibly powerful way to help your child get calm. You can teach your child to name their feelings using printables. I wouldn’t believe this so much if I hadn’t watched it with my own eyes: “Waaahhh. Aaahhhh,” shrieked my preschooler. “You feel sad. You really wanted to play with your sister …
If you want your child to have better behavior and manage their big emotions, you need to stop focusing on the bad behavior. This is what to do instead. The scene had repeated itself many time in our home before I finally caught on. I’d get the baby down for a nap and start working …
Learning online is challenging for most children. Here’s what you can do when your child struggles with distance learning. So your child hated online learning last spring. You are not alone. Almost every parent I’ve talked to said learning online was not a good fit for their child. When tips and tricks aren’t working, here’s …
You’ve tried sticker charts with limited success. Here are the Dos and Don’ts for using a positive behavior chart with your child correctly. Being cooped up during Stay Home Orders for COVID-19 has been hard on all of us. Many parents are seeing less desirable behavior from our children, and it’s totally understandable. But we …
Are you overwhelmed by the mess in your child’s room? Your child is too. Use a free printable to teach your children to clean their room. The floor is littered with dozens of stuffed animals. The blankets are in a tangled heap. An overdue library books hides under a mountain of dirty laundry. The dresser …
Want to try to improve your child’s behavior? Find out why Focused Play Time is the easiest way to improve your child’s behavior. “Stop doing that.” “I told you to put away your shoes.” “You need to build your tower this way so it won’t fall.” Does this sound like your home? If it does, …
It’s 5am and you wake up to the sound of breathing inches from your face. After the initial panic, you realize it’s just your preschooler. You wonder if there is any way to keep your child from waking you so early. In the split second before your child has a chance to demand cereal and …
Looking for a meaningful way to build resilience and grit in your child? Want to encourage your kids during the school day? Try Growth Mindset Lunchbox Notes for kids. “I can’t do it?” “Will you help me?” “I give up!” Do you hear these things in your home? We sure do! Does your child give …
You want to change your child’s behavior? You’re tired of the fighting. The sassy voice. The refusal to pick up toys. If you’re hoping to positively gain more cooperation from your child, you can try a smiley chart for behavior. If you’re new here, you might not know this about me. I used to be …
