As my children have grown, it's been so fun to watch each of them adapt, customize, and personalize their lives. As I observe their plain-to-see individuality, I witness real-life application of some of the most insightful parenting research on child temperament types that I've ever read. this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links, at no extra cost to you. read the full disclosure here Send Me The Free ... View the Post
Preparing for the Teenage Years So Your Child Can Thrive
Is it difficult for you to picture your child as a teenager? Although the teenage years may seem far off, time goes by fast. Preparing for the teenage years in advance can spare both your child and yourself from a great deal of the typical heartache families experience during their children's teenage years! this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links, at no extra cost to you. read the full disclosure here SEND ME ... View the Post
How to Use Words of Encouragement for Kids to Strengthen Your Parenting!
Intentionally thought out words of encouragement for kids will strengthen your parenting efforts, build lasting bonds with your children, and bolster family unity! I want to talk to you about this today, because often times the fear of over-praising with empty words, choosing the wrong trait to compliment, or just plain ole’ doing it the wrong way, prevents parents from putting words of encouragement for kids to good use! Being confidently armed with the knowledge of how to praise a child ... View the Post
Conversation Games for Kids to Get Them Talking!
Getting your kids to engage in conversation can be sort of like cranking a well. You know there are words inside of them, however, drawing those words out so you can understand what thoughts and feelings are in there can take a little work. this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links, at no extra cost to you. read full disclosure here Using conversation games to get your kids talking to you not only opens up the ... View the Post
50 Great Ideas for What to Buy a 3-Year-Old Boy for Christmas
Let's talk about what to buy a 3-year-old boy for Christmas, so you're sure to get plenty of happy squeals from your favorite little fella! He talks about everything he loves, all the time! However, buying the perfect gift for a 3-year-old boy who has everything and trying to surprise him at the same time is no simple task. Watching a little boy open a gift on Christmas morning is so fun. When my own little man comes out of his room and runs to the tree with eyes so wide, they look like ... View the Post
Your Ultimate Guide to Purging Toys Before Christmas with Parenting Purpose
The purging toys before Christmas holiday tradition has been alive and operating in our family to downsize and declutter toys for over a decade. However, today we’re not going to talk just about getting rid of toys to make room for more. No, no… we are going to chat about how to use this time of year to grow compassion in your child’s heart, train selflessness, and teach her how good it feels to think outside of herself! this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated ... View the Post
