My child will not stop whining! I hate to say it like that, but I am just getting so frustrated. What can I do? Get ready because I am about to be REALLY blunt. Kids whine because it works. Because we let it happen. Because we can’t stand the whining and we will do whatever […]
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!
In The Direction Of Kindness
It was about this time a few years ago that I began the overwhelming process of filling out applications for nursery school for my son. One of the questions on many of the applications asked to “describe the one characteristic I most wanted my son to exemplify.” I thought about this for a long time. […]
The Advantages of Giving Your Kids Pets
If you are a parent, then you have probably wondered if you should get a pet for your child. Whether your son wants a hamster or your daughter wants a kitten, adding an animal to your family has several advantages. A family pet can help your children develop physical, cognitive and emotional skills, and the […]
Protecting Your Identity
Your bag is the repository of all things important – diapers, bottles and snacks, band aids, your cell – basically anything your children will or might need. Additional contents most likely include your credit cards and maybe even a check book -all of which contain loads of information about you and your money. One of […]
Dairy Free Bran Pancakes
Are you limiting dairy or have a child who is on a dairy-free diet? These pancakes are super delicious, nutritious and yummy for both a grown up and a child. They are packed with fiber and made with almond milk and coconut milk yogurt. My son, who is on a limited dairy diet, does not […]
Slide Into School: Make It The Best Year Yet
It is almost that time again.You know the one.The time to stick to schedules, time to wake up early, time to get out of the door on time. Ugh. It is BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!!! How can you be assured that you will be ready to get everywhere, with everyone, with everything that they need? […]
College Funding Strategy: Permanent Life Insurance
From generation to generation, Americans have taken pride in educating their children. Today, that’s a more expensive proposition than ever. In fact, college costs have risen faster than most other prices in our economy. Five, ten, or fifteen years from now, sending a child to college will likely test your financial resources. Yet, there is […]
Carefree August Memories
To kick off the beginning of August – which, for many, represents long, hot, lazy days at the beach – I thought I would share a passage from a beautiful book, called Life Is Full of Sweet Spots by Mary O’Connor: Marine biologist and author Rachel Carson wrote in her classic book, The Edge of […]