When my first child was a toddler, I combed through as many parenting books and blogs as I could to find tips on how to deal with high energy kids. Active children keep a mother very busy, and boy was that challenging! As a first-time mother, I had previously read the standard child-discipline recommendations. When it came…
When it comes to raising children, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Parenting styles can vary greatly, influenced by cultural backgrounds, personal beliefs, and individual circumstances. Understanding the different types of parenting styles and their impact on child development is essential for parents seeking to create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children. In this…
As a mom of 3, I have dealt with strong willed personalities before and it’s not an easy task. Here are 3 ways how to discipline a strong willed child. You don’t have to be a parenting expert or a psychologist to know that raising children is not easy. Kids test our patience and endurance…
Ah, toddlers—those adorable little beings that can go from angelic to anarchic in less than five seconds flat. If you’re the proud parent of an 18 to 24-month-old, you’re well aware that your sweet baby’s developing personality comes with… let’s call them “quirks.” Yes, that’s a diplomatic way to refer to the food-throwing, tantrum-having, boundary-testing…
Raising a child is like being on a rollercoaster that alternates between exhilarating joy rides and the occasional nail-biting loop-the-loops of concern. Understanding your child’s world through the lens of developmental milestones isn’t just educational—it’s a survival tactic for the wild adventure called parenting. The Whirlwind of Early Childhood Milestones Remember the first time your…
Parenting: it’s the rollercoaster ride where the dips and turns come without warning, and the safety instructions are written in a foreign language. As a mom of three, I’ve spent my fair share of days wondering if there’s a secret handbook titled “How to be the Best Parent” that everyone but me got on their…