My kid just WON’T sit at dinner. It is making me crazy. I want to eat and relax, not chase her around. What can I do? How long is dinner? We have to be sure that we are not expecting too much. The average toddler or young child can only sit at dinner for about […]
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Can You Discipline Another Person’s Kid?
I was at the playground and a kid took a toy away from MY kid. I didn’t know what to do. Can you discipline another person’s child? This one is often up for debate, but I say YES! If their grown up is not stepping in, you can. You can’t yell at other people’s kids, […]
Sometimes Ya Just Gotta Say NO!!!
We want our kids to be joyful and care-free. We want them to experience all that life has to offer and we do not want to hold them back. And let’s be honest, sometimes we just can’t bear another tantrum. But ya still gotta do it. Even if it feels mean, or you don’t wanna, […]
It’s My Body And I’ll Hug If I Want To
“Grandma is leaving – give her a hug.” “Your aunt is here, go give her a kiss and a hug, don’t be rude.” This makes me cringe. Why do we feel that it is OK to make children touch or be touched by others, even when it’s not what they want? There is nothing rude […]
How Can I Help My Toddler Talk More?
I am getting a little worried. I know that my toddler can talk but she doesn’t, she points. How can I help her talk more? Yes, this can be frustrating. You know that your child can talk, but she is just not doing it. Maybe he is not confident, maybe it is defiance, maybe he […]
Necessary Discipline vs. Keeping Children Happy
I want to discipline my child, but I don’t like how it feels. I don’t want to upset my child, but I know I have to start sometime Here is the secret to discipline: think about it as it is really meant to be. Discipline is meant to teach life lessons, to instill the idea […]
3 Ways to Stop Yelling This Week
We say it all the time, don’t we? We wish we didn’t yell so much. It feels awful for us, the kids, the family. We want to stop, but how? If we don’t yell, how will we be heard? How will our kids learn? What else can we do? I could keep going with all […]
Wanted: Ideas for Lunches
I am SO out of ideas for lunch. What can I send my kids that is a little different but easy? Think a little outside of the box to shake up lunch. It is easy to get stuck in a rut or stress about making complicated lunches. No need. Here are a few easy and […]