I am a step-grandma. My concern is about my twin 5-year-old grandsons, who are at times delightful, at other times holy terrors (times two!). I’ve had a conversation with their mother, who tells me she and her husband use time-outs and then taking away toys for punishment. However, these children hit, do reckless things (like […]
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This Is How to Choose Nursery Colors to Create a Soothing Environment
The colors you choose for your baby’s room defines the mood and ambiance of the nursery. Colors can stimulate or soothe the senses of your baby (and you), so the color choice plays a huge role in making a tranquil place for your baby to rest.
This Is All You Need to Know about Potty Training for Working Parents
As a working mom, you juggle all your professional and personal responsibilities and, somehow, you make it look simple. Life is busy, though, and you’ve got a huge task to add to the to-do list: learning how to potty-train.
Sanity Saving Tips for How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums
We hear it start — the crying, whining, and stomping. The feeling of dread and helplessness sets in. Dealing with toddler tantrums is stressful, confusing, overwhelming, and downright frustrating. Instead of letting frustration get the better of you, here a few tips that may offer a bit of relief for the next time a tantrum hits, or perhaps to help you avoid one in the first place.
5 Adaptations Parents with Disabilities Can Make for Better Child Care
Being a parent with a disability can make raising your littles ones much harder. Here are some great tips on how to talk to your kids about your disability and make your life a little bit easier!
Secrets to Surviving Newborn Sleep
Having a newborn is so crazy and excited – and EXHAUSTING! Here is how you can survive the sleeplessness that is having a new little one.
The Global Fertility Crisis: The Future of Infertility and Low Birth Rates
Governments and researchers call it the ‘global fertility crisis,’ but what does that even mean? Is there a crisis, or are women in control of their reproductive systems for the first time? One thing is clear: today’s global average fertility rate is just below 2.5 children per woman, which is less than half of the global fertility rate from 50 years ago when the average woman had at least five children, if not more.
Self-Care for Moms with Anxiety
As a parent, stress is a constant aspect of life. Anxiety can make it so much more difficult to navigate daily life. Here are some great ways to reduce the effects of anxiety while also being a happy and healthy parent.