As fall approaches, kids all over the place are gearing up to head back to school. They’ve got a new backpack and a bouquet of sharpened pencils. I, myself choose to educate my kiddos at home. Having done so from the beginning of time (ok, maybe it only feels that way) I have a few great learning resources for teaching preschool at home that I want to share with you. this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links, at no extra ... View the Post
Defeating 3 Year Old Bedtime Tantrums, Battles and Power Struggles!
You know the night time pull-up commercials with the happy, joyful children, cheerfully going to bed? The one where mom, children, and dad are all smiling and no one is throwing a tantrum? I'm curious, do you smirk and roll your eyes at those commercials as I do? Or do you wonder what the magic bedtime secret is, and why no one has told you about it? Defeating 3-year-old bedtime tantrums, battles and power struggles, in general, is intensely frustrating! Particularly when all you really want is ... View the Post
When Is It OK To Say No To Your Child?
Scrolling through Pinterest the other day I noticed a litany of pins that all shared the same theme. “Parenting without saying, No!” After a while, I started to get frustrated. Not only is it OK to say no to your child, it’s essential. Essential to their safety, development, future, well-being, and your own sanity. 5 minutes away from leaving for church on a Sunday morning, and I hear, “Mom, May I bake a French Baguette?” … “What, Now?” … “Well, yeah!?” “No. You may not bake a French ... View the Post
10 Outdoor Summer Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers To Promote Fun and Learning
It’s as easy to fall into the trap of hibernating in the cool air conditioning, during the summer months, as it is to hide from the cold in the winter. So while the sun is shining and the summer is here, let’s get outside with our little ones. These 10 outdoor summer activities for toddlers and preschoolers are fun, will help you make memories, and build neural pathways in your child’s brain! this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on ... View the Post
3 Year Old Emotional Outbursts – What to do and How to Deal!
Recently, my youngest son has been a little extra emotional. I caught myself looking at him the other day, thinking, “what in the world is up with you lately?” Then I remembered…. Oh Ya! He’s 3! Correctly dealing with 3-year-old emotional outbursts can mean all the difference between correcting bad behavior or perpetuating it! While some children are naturally more laid back, it’s safe to say that tantrums, mood swings and explosive feelings will be an issue with your 3-year-old at some ... View the Post
Need a List Of Consequences for Bad Behavior that is Age Appropriate?
You’re looking at your child as if to say, “are you serious, right now? I know you know better than that sort of bad behavior. What the heck?” You know you need to do something. Because, while your child may not be out of control… bad behaviors snowball. And the last thing you want is for her to become out of control. So, there you are, looking at your child, wishing you had a master list of consequences for bad behavior, that were age appropriate for your child, to refer to. this blog ... View the Post
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