In our house, hair brushing has been a nasty task. Our daughter hates it when I get closer than 5 feet from her, if I’m holding a hairbrush. I often catch myself telling her I’ll give her a “treat” if she lets me brush her hair. By “treat” I mean a few […]
It’s always nice when children we come in contact with have good manners. It makes me smile when my children say “please” and “thank you” without being prompted to do so. This is something that does not come naturally for kids. They need to be taught to use manners just as they […]
If your toddler or preschooler is having a hard time picking up their toys and understands the concept of time out, then this tactic may work for you.
Pick a designated “time out” spot for any toys that are not picked up in a timely manner or according to your directions. When you see toys […]
When it comes to potty training each of your children, there’s always that question, “are they ready?” Honestly, I feel that each child is uniquely different and you can’t place a time frame that everyone should abide by. Our first child didn’t want anything to do with the toilet until he was three […]
I came across a very interesting article on MSNBC that really made me stop and think. The subject matter is basically 5 tactics to use when raising kids that really seem to work. I think they work best because they’re pretty straight forward. There’s no frills and tricks involved. They’re also […]
As I’ve mentioned before, our daughter can be a handful sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, she is the sweetest, most loving little girl, but she is wrought with drama and emotions. To be honest, I truly feel she gets it from me. If you asked my mother, she would tell you […]
I think every parent has gone through a plethora of child-rearing books to find that magic tool to help your child have the best behavior. If you have found it, please let me know. I could use it on my 2 year old! We have tried everything, but recently have come across […]
Like most parents, I love to sit and watch our children play. Oftentimes they amuse me with how smart they are and I’m amazed at how their little imaginations are growing daily. Our kids, like the majority of kids in America, have a Woody the Cowboy doll from the movie “Toy Story.” […]
When our oldest son was under two he started getting chores. Yes, you did read that right our toddler had chores! We thought of three simple tasks, printed a list, and posted it on the fridge. Every day he was responsible for throwing his diapers away, taking his clothes to the laundry, […]
I feel fortunate to have been raised in a clean home. Both of my folks are neat - almost to the extreme - people. My mother alphabetizes her spices and my father folds his dirty clothes before he puts them in the hamper. Is this good or bad, you may ask…..?? It’s great! I’m not […]
