I want our kids to be thoughtful… to others and to themselves, so I use these 10 ways to teach our kids to be thoughtful of other's feelings.1. Be an example. You must be an example of kindness if you want your kids to be kind to others. My parents were always kind to others. They ...
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Teaching kids to stand up for others
This post was sponsored by Amazon in partnership with Forward Influence. Teaching kids to stand up for others Did you know that it typically takes five good interactions to make up for a single bad one? That means that for every negative thing that happens to us or is said to us, it takes five ...
It was worth it…
It just snuck up on me. I was sitting on his bed, talking to him about the night that he was born, how the doctors tried to stop him from coming so early and how his daddy was in the shower when I yelled for him to hurry up.He heard about how I became violently ill on fruit loops that I just ...
Children’s Books to help your child deal with anxiety
My favorite Children's Books to help their child deal with anxiety. When I was a teacher, I could always count on the emails and notes coming during those first few weeks, where parents would ask for recommendations of Children's Books to help their child deal with anxiety. As a play therapist, ...
Should I put a TV in my kid’s bedroom? Why I won’t…
Should I put a TV in my kid’s bedroom? I won’t be doing this anytime soon, but probably not for the reason you think.Please read this post, in its entirety, before you comment, because you will see that this is simply what we have picked for OUR family, but certainly not to say that it is ...
Teaching Humility
Last night, our 6 & 8-year-old had just finished setting the dinner table for me when they both started telling me which person had done more.E: "I gave everyone a napkin."A: "I gave everyone a glass of water."E: "I put carrots on everyone's plates."The conversation went on for ...
4 Things Happy Moms Do Everyday
I’ve always loved being a mom and as a teacher and therapist, I've always loved working with other parents and their children. I want everyone to enjoy motherhood and thrive on the fact that we have these few short years with our kids, so let's make the most of it. Over the years, I’ve ...
Nighttime Separation Anxiety – 8 tips to help them sleep
You can stop Nighttime Separation Anxiety in kids with these 8 tips that will help your child to fall asleep. Bedtime is one of my favorite times of the day... time to cuddle with our kids, hear about their day, hear all of their dreams and hopes, but at the same time- it is one of the most ...
How to discipline a sensitive child
It can be hard finding the best way to discipline a sensitive child. It takes careful thought and patience in order to correct without yelling, but it's important.Our daughter is very sensitive. I can remember when she was about four years old. I asked her to "sit down" when I saw her ...
How to help your Child fall asleep
How you can help if your child is not falling asleep Bedtime routine tips & stories of kids who just won’t wind down! Thanks to Disney Book Group for sponsoring this post.Sometimes, kids just fight sleep. You know that they are tired, you know they are ready for bed, yet they lie ...
Ideas to help your toddler’s development
Ideas to help your toddler’s developmentI’m working with Crayola for today’s sponsored post to share fun ideas and games to play with your toddler.As a play therapist, I work with children ages 0-3 and I am able to see how they grow and develop on a weekly and daily basis. Children ...
Why I really do ENJOY being with our kids
I wanted to write about why I really do enjoy spending time with our kids because it doesn't matter if I am lying down with them or just baking something in the kitchen- the time with them is important.Being a parent is hard. I am not saying that it is easy. I think that being a parent is a ...
Kids not listening? Zoning out while you talk?
Do you feel like your kids are not listening? Are your kids zoning out when you talk? When they just don't listen or they start to ignore you, try these tips. They will help to get past that problem.What do you do when you feel like your kids are not listening to you. Are they acting ...
5 Tips for the First Day of School
This post is sponsored by Tom’s of Maine and all opinions are my own.The first day of school for little ones is a big deal for the child and for mom. As much as you know your little one is ready, there is a battle of emotions going on in your heart as you drop your child off. In order to ...
5 signs your child NEEDS one on one time
There are certain times when your kids need one on one time. Most of you know that we do our one on one time every month for our special nights, but there are other times when I will turn to Mickey and say “He needs some time with just one of us.”We can see it in the way that they act, in the ...
Keep your child in their bed
Today I want to talk about how to keep your child in their own bed. Let me first take a minute to explain that your child will be healthier, do better in school, be more pleasant throughout the day, and just feel better overall, if they are getting enough sleep (no matter where that may be: your ...
The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice
Every morning, it starts over. We get a chance to shape the lives of our children. The way that we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.Think about when your kids make a poor decision... they spill milk on their homework (when they aren't supposed to be eating or drinking near it), ...
Sibling Rivalry
Is Sibling Rivalry driving you crazy? You just want them to get along, right? Fighting Kids is something that parents have been dealing with forever, I'm sure. We all want our children to be kind to each other. In fact, they even invented a National Siblings Day to celebrate siblings and their ...
How to un-spoil a child
Have you ever wondered how to un-spoil a child? I know that this can be hard because you don't even realize that it is happening and then BAM… you hear the disrespect in your child's voice and realize that you need to STOP doing that for your child!With this post in mind, I asked this ...
No Screen-time Until (free printable)
This No-Screentime Until Printable Sheet has been wonderful. If you don't want your kids to get sucked into screentime the second that they wake up... give them something else to do first. Use this chart & avoid non-stop screentime (save it for when you need it!) :)< The main idea ...