What is Independent Play? Independent play allows your child to play by themselves without you entertaining them. But not everybody knows how to encourage independent play. I will give you some ideas so you can start fostering independence in your own child when it comes to playtime. Have you ever tried to get something done …
Positive psychology is a newer branch that is gaining popularity and fast trends. This is because positive psychology focuses less on what is going wrong in your life and more on improving your well-being and quality of life. Focusing on positive psychology and our parenting journey can benefit us and our children. Positive psychology has …
Myths We Believe as a Mom Myths We Believe as Moms, and Why They Suck OK, mamas. As moms, there have been things that we have been told by society or that we tend to believe. But the truth is that some of these things are not true. And what can happen if we don’t …
Managing Your Home with Kids is Difficult As moms, we have so many things to do on a daily basis. If you are not fortunate enough to have a maid, you are most likely the homemaker of your family. We have dinner and meals that we have to consider. We have to take care …
Why is Respect Important? Respect is highly valued. It is important that we learn to treat people with respect, even if they are different from us or have different views. In this article, I will discuss 13 ways to raise naturally respectful children. Being around a respectful kid is very different from being around …
One of the most important parts of parenting is following through with your consequences and rules. Children who know what to expect from their parents are more likely not to push boundaries as often. However, if you and your partner are not on the same page regarding parenting, it can be unclear for your children. …
Tips For Your Anxious Mommy Heart Do You Feel Like an Anxious Mommy? Motherhood does something to us. It’s like living with your heart outside of your body. Being responsible for a little child can make you feel anxious as a mother. If you’re feeling anxious, here are simple ideas to help your heart become …
How Stress Affects You as a Mom What Does Stress do to You as a Mom? Stress is such a killjoy. I can take your household hostage, not to mention your mind. It is tough to be peaceful when you’re drowning in stress. Stress affects you as a mom immensely, in ways you may not …
Last night, my husband and I stayed up too late watching television. We never stay up late. Our bedtime has routinely become 9 pm or even earlier, especially on nights when we are both completely and utterly exhausted. Last night, though, we stayed up too late. First, we watched our show. Then we decided to …
How Mindful Parenting and Peaceful Homes go Hand-in-Hand What is Mindful Parenting? Mindful parenting is when you know how you parent, your emotions and triggers, and your child’s emotions and triggers. It is when you look at the big picture and decide to be mindful of how you are going to parent and to say …