Almost every parent will, at some point, experience problems with putting their little one to bed. Whether you're currently in this situation or you want to minimize difficulty ahead of time, a little bit of preparation and the right tools can go a long way. While every child will need something different, the information below can get you started. Once you learn more about what works, might be surprised at how truly easy it can be to make bedtime a breeze. 1. Go to Bed on Time A bedtime is … [Read more...]
7 Things Moms Should Reward Themselves With at Least Once a Month
Moms work extremely hard to take care of the family, and most of the everyday work you do goes unnoticed. In fact, how much do you think your home would fall apart if you just stopped doing everything you do? Probably seconds. But as moms, your family is always put first, and you’d much rather spend money or time on them instead of yourself. While this is a very selfless gesture, it’s still important for moms to take some time for yourself. Here are seven things moms should reward themselves … [Read more...]
Building a Child’s Self Esteem
Managing your child's self-esteem can be difficult. School, extracurricular activities, and time with peers are all factors that play a role in your child's self-confidence.Some children have naturally high self-esteem, excelling at social interaction and performing well at all tasks put before them. Others need the support of their caretakers to help raise their confidence to a strong, healthy level.What are some of the common ways to build a child's self-esteem?Give Them … [Read more...]
How to Encourage Good Habits in Children: Tidying
Every parent wants the perfect child who will tidy their own room without being asked and will put things away around the house when they are finished with them. But many parents seem to believe that this is just a pipe dream, that kids are kids and they will never be tidy until they hit adulthood. But the reality is, if you always go around tidying up after them, then they will let you. But if you encourage them to be tidy and organized, they will soon pick up on it. Teaching tidiness through … [Read more...]
Apricot and Oat Cookies That They’ll Just Love!
I’d love to share a recipe of my favorite easy to make homemade cookies that are just perfect for trips, picnics or get-togethers, with your family and friends. I tried out this apricot and oat cookies recipe at one of my parties and my friends just loved it - in fact they made sure that they got their hands on the recipe. The thing that is particularly great about this recipe is that the dried apricots and oat cookies made with a new fashioned twist is hard to resist. Can’t wait anymore more? … [Read more...]
Why Superheros Should Be Accepted as Role Models
In a world that is cruel and judgmental it’s important for kids to have solid role models that they can look up to. While some kids envy firefighters and doctors some look up to today’s superheroes. Yes, you read that correctly I said superheroes. Think about it, who’s typically criticized (even in a fictitious world) more than superheroes? They are judged by their looks, actions, and even their intentions. Looking closer at each of these three you will hopefully understand at the end of this … [Read more...]
Practical Design Solutions to Creating a Chic Child’s Bedroom
With so many décor elements available today, sometimes creating a child’s bedroom that you will love is quite challenging. Fortunately small tips will help you figure out what you’d like to do and shortly after you will be happy to begin a plan of action before your newborn baby is born! Whether your baby is on the way or you desire to revamp a toddler child’s bedroom because your child is quickly growing up, there are practical design solutions. Apply simple interior design steps to make your … [Read more...]
Spring Into Action
Spring is finally here and as I woke up this morning to bright sunshine, I breathed a sigh of relief and started getting excited about doing more activities outside and the fact summer is just round the corner. As Easter is nearly upon us, I wanted to share a great project I came up with that you could do with the children during Easter.Hold an Easter tea-partyIt may sound a little girly, but I can assure you it is a great way to get your children (whether you have boys or girls or both) … [Read more...]
