Today, Dutch mother, Kittie, is sharing her story about How Dutch parents make their children self-reliant. "I recently shared the reason why Dutch children sleep longer: an average of two hours more per night. While this Read More
Why Dutch Children Sleep Longer: learn How to Help Kids Sleep Better
Dutch children sleep longer than in other countries. Compared to American babies, Dutch babies at the age of six months get two hours of sleep more every day on average. Yes, two hours every day! You can help kids sleep longer in your family, too, Read More
What REALLY matters: Things I never want our kids to forget
It comes down to family time. Spending time with our children is so important, which is why I wanted to share these things that we never want our kids to forget. As a mom, we have the power to impact our children's lives in Read More
How to Learn States and Capitals – Songs, YouTube Videos & Websites for kids!
Yesterday, I received an email from a parent asking for advice on teaching geography to kids. She wrote, "I have three kids, and we are working on geography while they are home. I wanted to see if you had any suggestions on how to teach them Read More
Babies Don’t Keep
Everyone says that "time flies" and they "grow up before you know it"... I usually just agree, and that's that, but not this time. I can see it happening. It seems as if our fourth child was just born yesterday... Where has the time Read More
5 Tips for Ditching Processed Foods in Your Kitchen
Today, author Kris Bordessa is visiting to share her story about how they were able to ditch processed foods for more real foods in her home. How to stop eating processed foods at home... Kris Bordessa is the author of the Read More
Research shows schools with more recess have happier, smarter, friendlier and more focused students
It has been proven that recess is critical for a child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Now research is actually showing how schools with more recess have happier, smarter, and more focused students. In fact, recess even helps Read More
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 Read More
The one word that will change the way your child feels about himself.
The words that we speak to our children have the power to grow our children into amazing people. I love to know that the words that I say to our kids impact their lives. I understand that our words become their inner voices and I try to work hard Read More
Teach your children to “Just look up”
I recently came across an amazing interview on Oprah this week. This is a video that everyone should watch featuring a guest speaker, Nick. Take a second to watch this clip!. "Even the worst part of your life can come together for Read More
