Written By: Rocio EspinosaSoon we will see the day when we can again go to offices, schools, cinemas, or malls, but while that happens, we must look after our health and wellbeing to be the best companions and guides for our children. We are now living what experts call the new normal. COVID-19’s arrival has genuinely transformed our lives. We’ve […]
Nail biting is a bad habit and there are some tips and tricks you can use to help your child from biting their nails ever again. I have an anxious 5 year old at home who used to bite his nails everyday from the age of 3.5 all the way to 5. He learned it from me! I’ve bitten my […]
How you can spend quality time with your family with some family fun night ideas. Life is busy. Parenting is exhausting. Creating connections can seem like an impossible task with a busy bustling family life. Nit to mention the added screens in every hand, and each room of the house. It can feel like you simply cannot connect with your […]
If you have a playroom full of toys that sit there and don’t get played with, then you might just need this list of gifts for kids that aren’t toys. I can’t believe it! I have fallen victim to the closet full of unplayed with toys that sit there day in and day out and simply don’t get played with. […]
How pressuring kids to get good grades can be a negative experience and can actually be harmful in their development. The goal of our school careers is good grades and staying out of trouble..right? Unfortunately if we put a lot of pressure on kids to get good grades they can interpret that as a lot of pressure which can hinder […]
Parenting is a tough gig. Quite often we find ourselves exhausted and disconnected from our children. Here are some ways you can connect with your kids even when you are exhausted. Well, I didn’t get my name Tired Mom Supermom from nowhere. I am absolutely exhausted, on all levels, all the time. Us mom’s are so busy and it seems […]
Awesome learning STEM gifts for middle schoolers to help build strong foundations in science, technology, engineering and math. Finding gifts for preteens and teenagers can be a challenge, and it’s very easy to just throw them a gift card. But birthdays and Christmases are much more fun when there are actual gifts to open, don’t you agree? It may be […]
The best parenting blogs 2021 edition! There are many resources out there to help you with your parenting journey, but mom blogs are my favorite. While many moms aren’t trained therapists and experts, they do offer insight based on real life parenting challenges that they themselves have often faced. Since there are so many mom blogs out there, it can […]
If you are looking to improve toddler sleep and help end the early wake ups, then you need to find the best sleep clocks for toddler to help you out. Sleep is important and it benefits every member of the family. If you don’t get enough sleep, your work and life can be affected. Unfortunately toddlers aren’t so in tune […]
When you’re a parent, getting a divorce takes on a whole different meaning. Not only are you focused on making sure the divorce proceedings go well, but you’re worried about your kids. Ideally, you should be able to engage in some cooperative coparenting to keep your children from feeling like they’re losing a mom or a dad just because your […]
Inside this post: Simple tips to make your next road trip with kids more enjoyable so you can have an awesome, low-stress family vacation. Do you love summer as much as I do? As we leave the winter (long Canadian winter) behind us, camping, road trips and family fun are all ahead of us. Such an exciting time! In our […]
We are certainly in times of uncertainty and many of us are feeling anxious and scared about the future ahead during this pandemic. When it comes to managing family anxiety during these times, you are the answer to help cope with social isolation. Believe it or not, your ability to find the calm within yourself gives you an incredible power […]
Inside this post: Tips and advice on talking to kids about the Coronavirus and how you can keep their minds at ease through the chaos of the current world epidemic. This virus business is making many people panic and is triggering anxiety. And for some of us parents who are trying to calm our own anxiety about the epidemic, it’s […]
Are you ready to add some holiday fun to your reading list this year? These are the best Christmas books for kids to really get you in the Holiday spirit. This is a roundup of the most magical books about Christmas for kids. Share these Christmas books with your family each year and create traditions. The holidays have a way […]
Reading aloud has always been a huge family value in our home. Practicing reading for fun at home not only prepares children for school but also creates strong bonds with parents. Even though your children may be old enough to read by themselves, having that time together where you read aloud to your child is still important. Related Articles: The […]
Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I am a mom of 3 and have a passion for helping children reach their human potential. I enjoy helping parents raise confident and healthy kids by explaining how to handle situations using positive parenting, with the knowledge I gathered from my year of psychology in College and other research from when I needed help with my kids. All things I write about are from personal experience, in hopes of relating with other struggling parents who are lost with child behaviour like I once was.
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Elizabeth