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The Myth of Perfect Parenting

My fourth child was birthed just a couple of fast-moving months ago. I make sure I have actually invested hrs taking a look at his excellent little wrinkly toes, and also dimpled hands, as well as rosy lips. I’m typically gotten over with the idea of exactly how extremely excellent he is. I have actually… continue reading

Jillian Riley: Raising an Imaginative Child

I am so blessed to recognize numerous incredible, talented ladies.Among them, Jillian Riley from A Mama With a Lesson Strategy, has written a fantastic ebook source focused around a subject that I’m enthusiastic regarding also– Raisinga Creative Child. I asked Jillian if she would certainly answer a few inquiries regarding her project to show you…. continue reading

Now Open Up: Parenting with Favorable Assistance Ecourse

Early in the springtime I launched my very first Ecourse, Parenting with Favorable Guidance, bringing the product from my real-time classes right to your computer, anywhere you are, and whenever it fits into your routine. I was very happy with the means the first round went, as well as I’m excited to be opening up… continue reading

Why Imperfect Parenting is Good for Children

I bear in mind the first time I took one of my boys in for stitches.By the time I bent him right into his car seat with that said bloodstained fabric still pressed to his cheek, he had currently quit sobbing. Yet the splits were simply beginning to swimming pool in my very own eyes…. continue reading

What Do You Perform with All Those School Documents?

Our family is beginning a rolling timetable of back to college days. Today, our second was first, after that Dad headed back to the classroom. Next week our kindergartener ultimately obtains his grand wish to begin going to the “big kid institution”, and the following week our young child bounds into his preschool setting. With… continue reading

The Basics: How to Color Rice

It was time to replace the colored rice I use in my sensory bin.  It had seen plenty of fingers, for starters, but the final death knell sounded when a curious preschooler added a cup of water to the bin. Colored rice is certainly not a new hot fad, and it certainly isn’t difficult, but… continue reading

How to Teach Kids to Solve Their Own Problems

I’m sharing a post over at Toddler Approved, all about helping kids learn to take an active role in problem solving.  To keep things exciting, this post includes ninjas, snowmobiles, trains, and motorcycles.  Well, sort of.  Here’s a little taste: But what if we got a little less practice, and let our kids get a… continue reading

First Friday is Back! Threats vs Consequences

(Oh boy, can you tell I’m working on a sleep-deprived, new-baby mama’s brain?  See if you catch my mis-speaks.  If you’re sleep deprived too and didn’t notice, there’s a hint at the bottom of the post.  I didn’t even notice I had fumbled until I played it back!  Oh well, nobody’s perfect, right?) A recent… continue reading

How to Deal With Your Parenting Critics

(This post is part of The Myth of Perfect Parenting series.  Catch up, starting here.) We’ve all had that moment.  That instant when someone determines you are in desperate need of their parenting insight.  Whether they roll their eyes as you talk to your child about his feelings or abruptly suggest your child needs “a… continue reading

The Perfect Playdough for Fall!

I’m so excited to be starting up the ecourse today, but I also wanted to share this guest post I have over at The Organized Parent.  It really is my favorite playdough!  Just smelling it puts me in a good mood! Check out The Organized Parent for the recipe.  You’ll be glad you did!  (And… continue reading