Were you spanked as a child? Do you spank your child? Afterward, do you feel guilty and wonder if there could be a better way to discipline your child rather than hitting? Maybe your family and friends have told you the guilt is normal, and it hurts you to spank more than it hurts your child. Maybe…
There are so many reasons to give your child choices. Depending on your parenting style, you may or may not be apt to do so. Either way, you can train yourself to become intentional about making sure your child has plenty of choice in their day. As a matter of fact, when you give your child choices…
High contrast books for babies or black and white books for babies should be called or referred to as newborn books. Have you noticed that there are more black and white items in the baby sections of your favorite baby stuff stores? Why is that you may wonder? Where are all the pastels? High contrast books for babies…
Maya Angelou wisely said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This statement has so much insight. This thought is a sensible affirmation to apply in parenthood. What if we were intentional about how we make our…
Why is my teenager acting like this? Your teenager’s behavior does not have to be a mystery to you. The basics of teenage brain development are worth understanding. After infancy, the brain’s most dramatic growth spurt occurs during adolescence, which typically describes ages 13-19. All of this change in the teenage brain has teenagers wondering how they…
Obviously, people love quotes because you see quotes EVERYWHERE printed on EVERYTHING these days. I too love quotes, but there are so many quotes it can become overwhelming to sift through them for the best. This inspired me to compile a list of the very best parenting quotes. There are so many different parenting quotes. I decided…
Santa brought our boys Maltipoos for Christmas. Yes, they EACH got a puppy. Many parents ask me how it is going and whether or not I recommend getting a puppy for a toddler and preschooler. What parents want me to tell them is if their family is ready for a dog. Previous to making a…
Have you ever found yourself Googling about the colors, textures, sizes, and consistencies of your child’s poop? Have you ever had to try to remember when was the last time your child pooped? Maybe you’ve wondered how you were going to get your child to poop. Kid’s pooping problems are common in every family. There…
If you have a child who is good at making you laugh, you know it is a blessing, especially in the hard times. What about those times when you need to change the mood of the family or connect with your child quickly? Telling jokes can benefit your family in so many ways. A family that laughs…
Why is it that Sunday morning can turn into the most chaotic morning of the week when you would think it’s supposed to be the one filled with the most love? After several years of being a parent, I was tired of arriving to church late, angry, and unsure where God was. I made it a priority…
