Before I had children, I was a very organized and clean individual. I lived by the rule of “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Much of that changed once I had children, especially when those children entered into toddlerhood. It seemed that every time I took a … [Read more...] about Age Appropriate Chores
5 Ways to Make Baby’s First Christmas Truly Amazing
Baby’s first Christmas is one of those moments that you look forward to as a parent. This is an amazing milestone so you want to savor every single moment. If you go in with realistic expectations and plan for the occasion then it will make it that much more enjoyable. Baby’s … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Baby’s First Christmas Truly Amazing
Practical Parenting: Boundaries for Kids
For kids, falling off the edge is easy when you don't know how far you should, and can go. Good parents ensure their kids have clear limits which act as a reference to good behaviour. I once heard a story about a poor farming family. Let's call them the Browns. They were out when … [Read more...] about Practical Parenting: Boundaries for Kids
Teaching Kids To Be Responsible: 3 Ways to Make Responsibility Fun
“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” - Robert Fulghum The word responsibility can conjure fears of back-breaking chores, time spent away from friends and other forms of misery in children. For parents, teaching children … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids To Be Responsible: 3 Ways to Make Responsibility Fun
Family Giving; Bonding During the Holidays
The holidays are so commercialized and hyped up each year that it can be difficult to remember the reasons they even exist in the first place. It can be easy, for children especially, to get caught up in Santa Claus and gifts. While glittering lights, towering trees, sugar-filled … [Read more...] about Family Giving; Bonding During the Holidays
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to