It’s the little things Mothers do everyday that count. Clipping toenails, folding laundry, washing little faces; the bedtime songs and stories. The hours spent tossing a football or cheering from the sidelines. Every little thing we do as Mothers adds up. We are so immensely powerful – every decision we make from the time we […]
Category: Toddler
Are you beginning to realize why this stage has affectionately been coined, “The terrible twos (or even ones!)”? As cute as toddlers are, do you sometimes feel like you just don’t speak their language!? The good news is, here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to “speak” toddler, calmly deal with tantrums, potty training, bed time routines, healthy eating, separation anxiety, language development and more!
Is Your Baby Crawling or Walking Yet?
“The question” begins as early as 6 months and, at that time, is charming and innocent. “The question” is the ever popular inquiry about developmental stages asked to parents by their parents, friends, neighbors, people they meet in the park and some random woman in the supermarket. Currently, my son is 10 months old and […]
4 Basics of Discipline That Will Surprise You
DISCIPLINE. It is a big word that seems to have many meanings and so much information and confusion swirling around it. What is it? How do I do it? What is the right way? It can all be very daunting. Here is a quick breakdown of what discipline is, and how to implement it. Some […]
Time-Saving Tips for Home, Kitchen and Kids
Becoming a mom means becoming a time management expert! It’s amazing how many things we moms have to fit in each day – from managing our home, to keeping up with the kids’ schedules and school work. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that fitting in a little time for ourselves is just as important as […]
Is Stuck Really Stuck?
We often receive comments and questions from readers such as the query posed below: I know a couple of women who are stuck! What does stuck mean? When we mentioned to the author that other people with the same internal conversation would be interested in what she had to say, she gave us her approval […]
5 Tips for Slow-to-Warm Kids
I am really outgoing, but my toddler is so clingy. He ends up engaging and having fun, but it takes a bit. I am worried and do not know that to do. Is this normal? YES. We have this idea in our minds that kids should be loud and outgoing and playful. The truth is […]
5 Questions to Help Find the Right Pediatrician
Lots of anxieties arrive before the delivery of a new baby. Will she be healthy? How much and how often should she eat? How much sleep will he need? What should we do about immunizations? And what if I have a question or problem in the middle of the night? The best way to head […]
Ask Amanda: The Read Less Travelled
Q: Entering the children’s section of a bookstore or library can be frightening! The shelves of books are endless and at every turn, there is another perfect choice. To avoid confusion and to save time (since I have none of it!), I often grab a well-known selection for my child or for a birthday gift […]