Helping Kids Find Calm: 7 Strategies to Ease Big Feelings
As adults, we have had years to learn and practice ways to calm our bodies when we feel upset, sad, overwhelmed, or overstimulated. The little ones in our lives come…
Postpartum Self-Care: 8 Tips for New Moms
Whether you are a first-time parent or you have gone through childbirth many times, the postpartum period for mothers can be challenging, chaotic, and overwhelming. The postpartum period is the…
Choosing a Childcare Center
Trusting someone to care for your children while you are at work is a BIG decision. There are so many things to consider when trying to find the right fit…
Practicing Mindfulness: Benefits for Preschoolers
By now we’ve all heard of mindfulness but why is it good for kids? Just to be sure we all have the same idea of what mindfulness is, here is my…
Experience Gift Ideas: Make Your Kids Jump for Joy!
My three kids all have birthdays right around major holidays: February, March, and November. So, we’re either gearing up for the Christmas season, winding down from it, or celebrating Easter!…
Ultimate List: Conversation Starters for Kids
My kiddos are getting older - my oldest is eight and my youngest is five. They are all in school now and we’ve hit the stage where when I ask…
Dos and Don’ts: Toddler Adjusting to a New Baby
Whether you are going from one to two kids or three to four kids, adding a new sibling into the mix can be difficult, not just for parents but for…
Life-Changing Baby Hacks for New Parents
The first few months with a new baby at home can be overwhelming and chaotic. There were so many things I bought that I didn’t need, but also there were…