Turning Chores Into Habits
Entropy has attacked our chore chart. Left to its own devices, the tendency of any system is to descend into chaos, and after a month of inconsistent schedules, travel, snow…
Morning Time Savers
Why does it seem like we’re always in a rush in the morning? Whether it’s running around to get ready for work, or to drop the kids at day care…
Common Preschooler Injuries and Accidents
Common Preschooler Injuries and Accidents One of the worst fears any parent faces is an injury to their child. Unfortunately, despite your best attempts at childproofing your home and other…
Helping you and your child adjust to daycare
Helping you and your child adjust to daycare Because getting your children ready to start on their first solo journey in life is a milestone event for both parents and…
Teaching Kids Organizational Skills
Teaching kids to be organized, whether it’s at home or at day care or school is an important lesson they’ll benefit from throughout their lives. Organization helps with work, relationships,…
Teaching Kids About Good Hygiene
Good hygiene is integral to looking and feeling good as well as an important part of taking care of our health and well-being. Sometimes, kids don't want to take the…
How to Sneak Veggies Into Your Kids’ Meals
We all know how important vegetables are for us and our kids. All their vitamins, nutrients, and other health benefits are a vital part of a healthy and balanced diet.…
How to Say “No” to Your Child
It can be difficult to say “no” to kids. We want them to be happy and have a controversy-free relationship, but every once in a while (or sometimes more often)…
Teaching Kids Honesty
We always teach our kids that “honesty is the best policy”. But saying it and having them understand what that means are two different things. We can teach kids honesty…