The More You Give, The More You Get
The more effort you put into your parenting, the more positive results you will see. This phrase, the more you give the more you get, applies to many facets of …
word to the weary
Parenting is a Journey, Not a Destination
While we anxiously wait for certain milestones to arrive so we can fully “enjoy” parenting, all the parenting years should be looked at as a journey. You never “arrive.” My …
Parents–You Will Make Mistakes. Dump the Guilt!
Parenting can lead to a lot of moments of guilt, but here is why you should not dwell on the guilt as a parent. Just dump that guilt! If you …
Immediate Happiness Should Not Be a Parent’s End Goal
The reason you should sometimes allow your child to be unhappy in the moment to help him/her be happy long-term down the road. While we all want our children to …
No Regrets in Parenting Journey
The other night, I went to a parent meeting for children who will be entering Kindergarten next school year (I know! Crazy!). As I sat there listening to the things …
Just When You Got It…Everything Changes
Try as you might, you can’t fight the fact that things change constantly as a parent. Schedules change, challenges change, likes/dislikes change…learn to adapt to change. Parenting can be exhausting. …
Benefits of Independent Play
There are many great reasons to have your child play independently each day. Come find out why independent playtime is so beneficial to your child! I have said it many …