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Healthy Eating Habits for Kids in the Summer!
Are you a watermelon eater during the summer? I am! You know, when it’s so hot and your kiddo is outside playing, swimming and soaking up the sun, there are a few sneaky ways you can take advantage of the heat to encourage healthy eating habits for kids! Healthy Eating Habits for Kids in Summer...
Tips To Make Potty Training Easier This Summer
You’ve been thinking about potty training and wondering if there are tips to make potty training easier. There is! Actually, potty training in the summer gives you a few potty training shorts-cuts that I want you to take advantage of, because not much, in good parenting, comes with shortcuts. These Tips to Make Potty Training...
How to Use Sunlight and Melatonin for Kids Sleep Improvements This Summer
While it’s tempting to stay inside all day long, basking in the comfort of your air condition, I want to remind you, that just a few months ago, we were both begging the sun to come out. And now that it’s here, you can actually use the sunlight and melatonin for kids to improve your...
What To Do When Your Child Throws A Temper Tantrum In Public
Knowing what to do when your child throws a temper tantrum in public will save you from making a parenting mistake that actually encourages bad behavior. Don’t dread taking your child places with you. Your child is great and with a little intention, most (if not all) your shopping trips and outings can be pleasant!...
Is My Baby Colicky Or Just High Maintenance?
Are you sure your baby has colic? I ask because, if not, you could be doing a bunch of things to figure out how to get rid of colic, when there is something else wrong entirely, that you are missing. First, figure out how to tell if your baby has colic, then consider what to...
What Is Child Training?
What comes to mind when you hear the term “child training?” Words like obedience, sleep, potty, and manners are likely what you think of. Or you may even get a picture in your head of teaching a dog to sit. Good boy! No, No, No… Here’s the truth: Child training is one of the most...
How To Improve Your Child’s Nutrition Quickly, Easily, and Without A Battle!
It’s easy to get frustrated with how to improve your child’s nutrition without a battle – because you can overthink the whole process and make it more difficult than it has to be. Stop… Just stop! No more feeling beat up about what your kid eats. No more getting all excited about changing his diet...
How to Create a Baby Schedule for Your Baby 4-9 Months!
Now that your baby is out of the newborn stage, it’s time to start creating a healthy routine. Developing a schedule for your baby at 4-9 months will keep everyone happy throughout the day. An ideal schedule, that eliminates exhaustion and overwhelm, exists. I’m going to show you how to create a baby schedule for...
15 Tips To Teach Your Toddler To Talk: Improve Speech Development to Lessen Parent and Child Frustration
When you teach your toddler to talk, you’re sure to garner a few “WOWS!” But the real blessing is in the gift of speech and articulation that you are giving your little one. By simply following these 15 tips to teach your toddler to talk, you’ll be doing a huge favor for your kiddo! Wow,...
Why Is Sharing Important For A Child? Tips and Tricks To Teach a Child To Share.
Have you ever found yourself in a tricky sharing situation? Maybe you’re at the mall play area with your 3-year-old when another child across the way spots his special fire truck toy. He’s headed toward your little guy, and your dreading what’s coming. Should my preschooler have to share? Why is sharing important for a...
What Does The Bible Say About Raising A Child?
There is no better source for good parenting and child training than the bible. There just isn’t. Answer this question: What does the bible say about raising a child? and you don’t have to wonder if you’re doing it right, because God’s word is true. But how are you supposed to find that answer buried...
How To Stop Child Whining Without Gimmicks or Tricks
Whining is obnoxious but it doesn’t have to drive you crazy or have the power to send you into a frenzy. With a few no-gimmicks steps and some intentional parenting, you can stop child whining in its tracks… or better yet before it even starts! It’s simpler than you think. No bribes or tricks. Just...
10 Best Practices To Have A Great Hospital Birth!
Eeekk! Are you so excited? I remember reading up on hospital births, epidurals, natural delivery, birth plans, and all the other important delivery topics when I was expecting my first baby! Educating yourself is fun and so valuable. After having 2 hospital births and 2 home births go perfectly, I’ve compiled a list of my...
Breastfeeding Doesn’t Work For You, Now What?
If I could reach through the screen right now and hug, I would. Breastfeeding doesn’t work for you and you wanted it so badly! I’m sorry, I truly am. Not everyone will understand your heartbreak, but I do. My heart aches for you, but your baby needs you to move on and do what needs...
Successfully Breastfeed Your Baby With These 15 Breastfeeding Truths!
Yes, breastfeeding is amazing. It’s all the great things you’ve heard it is, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. I am so glad you are passionate about breastfeeding your baby. That is a good thing. You need that passion. I was adamant about nursing all four of my babies and I did just that! There...
Healthy Happy Baby Habits for a Little Bundle of Joy!
You have a baby for about a year. As soon as that first birthday rolls around, and your baby is trying to walk, she’s dubbed a “toddler.” Of course, she’s still a baby to you, but for the most part, you have a baby for about a year. That’s really not much time. However, there...
3 Simple Ways to Know Baby is Getting Enough Milk
Congratulations on your new baby! That’s one adorable little doll! I wanted to take a minute and address a question I get a lot from new moms just like you. “Shelley, is my baby getting enough breast milk? How do I know? There’s no way to measure!” Being able to tell whether or not your...
How To Brush Your Preschoolers Teeth In 15 Simple Steps
I’m excited for you! Now that your sweet baby is no longer a baby or even a toddler, it’s time to shift your tooth brushing focus just a little bit! Your preschooler has a mouth FULL of teeth and is eating all kinds of stuff. This is the age when cavities are most likely to...
How To Brush Your Toddlers Teeth In 15 Simple Steps!
Do you brush your toddler’s teeth or do you let him do it himself? You do it… Ok, good! You should absolutely be doing this for him. Are you doing it right? Not sure? Well… you gotta know if you are doing it right, otherwise, he might as well be doing it himself. Let’s talk...
How To Brush A Baby’s Teeth In 15 Simple Steps! Age 6-12 Months.
Today is important. We’re going to talk about how to brush a baby’s teeth. During my four years in Pediatric Dentistry, I regularly saw many babies as young as 18 months who needed extensive dental surgery. Surgery that required general sedation. I want to tell you how to prevent that because I don’t want your...
11 Ways To Make Your Baby Smarter Using The Outdoors!
I want to tell you how to use the outdoors as a free and effective way to make your baby smarter! Neurodevelopment is the brain’s development of neurological pathways, which essentially make your baby smarter. I’m going to give you several ways to be working on intentionally creating more of those pathways for your baby....
How To Live On One Income With A Baby – Transitioning to a Stay At Home Mom
I know the thought of missing your baby’s milestones breaks your heart. I get it. She has soft, delicate skin and the scent of perfection. She’s so brand new, fresh, flawless, and tiny. She needs you and you need her. You could stare at your baby all day. I feel the same way. Except, my...
2 Ways To Keep Your Little’s Healthy During Flu Season
Did you know this year’s flu season is going to be the worst flu season? Do you know why? Because EVERY flu season is the worst! I’m joking about the first sentence- I don’t know the statistics about this year’s flu season, but if YOUR little one gets the flu, then it WILL be the...
9 Ways To Love Your Baby Better!
That baby of yours is just so darn cute! I love how squishy and soft he is. Did you know he has a baby love language? Ya, it’s true. Do you know what his baby love language is? Let’s figure it out… shall we? The hugs and kisses you’ve been giving him are a great...
Child Training Tips For Raising Really Good Kids
We are having a great year as a result (in part) of the child training tips I’ll show you in this article! I want you to have them at your disposal, so your parenting can benefit from them too. These are just a few of the good habits that I began training in early childhood....
I Hated My Birthday – Until I Realized How it Effected My Children!
Bits and pieces of my fifth birthday party float in and out of my mind. Like a snapshot, I see myself with my cousins. Little girls all dressed up. I can see a cake, a memory which comes from a picture I’ve seen. Fast forward eleven years and mom is taking a picture of me...
4 Ways to Praise Your Child – How to Know When to Praise
Being told you’ve done a good job feels great! Especially as a mom. Moms don’t get enough accolades. Have you ever noticed that? When was the last time someone came up to you and said, “Good job! You’re a great mom!” Never? If someone did, it was probably your husband’s or your own parents. Grown-ups...
Is Intentional Parenting Really Necessary?
Doctors go to school for years, (aren't we glad) lawyers must know all the laws, CPA's, teachers, scientists, all need a lot of training. They could not be successful without it. Babies, however show up after no formal training for the parent. One day you are not a parent, then a few months later, you are. We are left to
Top 5 Best Practical Parenting Books For Useful and Realistic Parenting Help
Intentional parenting and child training takes a lot of effort. Moms like you and I, moms who are determined to raise great kids, need parenting books that understand our parenting goals. Parenting books and resources that tell you, “when your child does this, you should do this.” Boring ole’ facts. Strait to the point help!...
How to Teach Honesty and Forgiveness to a Child Through Your Marriage
When was the last time you lied to your spouse? About anything? How about forgave him when he didn’t deserve it? Ya, I know… those questions make you stop and look around, wondering who’s watching. Or wonder, who can see inside your thoughts. Understanding how to teach honesty and forgiveness to a child happens when...
Creation Museum Review. Is It Worth the Time and Money?
Creation Museum Review. Our time at the Creation Museum was such a blessing to our family, I want to share this Creation Museum Review to help you decide if a trip there should be a priority for your family. Dismissing a trip to the Creation Museum likely happens for a few reasons. It is expensive....
How To Use House Cleaning Schedules and Meal Planning
Your house needs cleaning, your spouse needs attention, your kids need training, and everyone needs to eat. Your schedule consists of changing diapers, chasing a toddler, volunteer commitments, and much more. Mom responsibilities accumulate fast. And I for one, have a difficult time keeping it all organized in my head. So, knowing how to use...
How To Get Debt Free As A Stay At Home Mom!
You’ve read the tales of huge amounts of debt being wiped out. Everyone loves these stories. A family toils works and sacrifices until finally… they can tell the whole world they are debt-free! Our story is a little different, and I want to share with you today, how to get debt-free as a stay-at-home mom....
How to Help Your Child Overcome Fear Using Christian Apologetics
You teach your child about faith. You share your thoughts and feelings and maybe even your testimony. And you train him with scripture and show him God’s love by giving mercy and grace (best you can.) You comfort him when he wakes up in fear from a bad dream. These are all great things you...
4 Great New Mom Gifts, That You Didn’t Get At Your Baby Shower!
Did you know September is the most popular month to become a new mom? It’s true. Funny… but true. People make babies during the holidays! I also became a new mom for the 1st time in September! When I was pregnant with my first I had 3 baby showers! Can you believe that? I cried...
How to Build a Child’s Confidence!
Your child is small, but he is capable of a lot. He’s capable of so much, that I am sure you’ll be surprised when you let him do things for himself and discover how to build a child’s confidence. Holding kids back is common for parents, so let’s talk about how to avoid doing it....
Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet – Protecting The Internet Generation
Keeping your child safe on the internet, although more difficult than some other areas of parenting, is not impossible. Being in the 35+ category, I remember a childhood free from screens! A childhood full of bike-riding, playing until dark with the neighbors and using encyclopedias to look something up for school. Now, however, once your...
How to Raise a Really Great Child. It IS Possible!
Have you ever noticed that sincere compliments are hard for people to give? I believe people mistakenly think that by handing out praise, they will somehow feel worse about themselves when actually, the opposite is true. This happened to me recently. I want to chat about my experience and making the decision to not listen...
