Tag Archives: Parenting

For about ten years, ending in 1957…

For about ten years, ending in 1957, British television schedules had a gap from 6pm-7pm called the ‘Toddlers’ Truce’ where for an hour there was no programming so that parents could put the kiddies to bed. Source

25 Fun Thanksgiving Activities to Do With Your Family

Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family and friends to celebrate all that we are thankful for. From the traditional turkey dinner to watching football, there are many ways to enjoy this holiday. If you’re looking for some new and different ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, here are 25 fun Thanksgiving activities… Read More »

The Spin Doctors’ song “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”….

The Spin Doctors’ song “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” was written by lead singer Chris Barron about his stepmother, whom he described as a ‘malignant narcissist’. He said “My stepmom told me I’d be a janitor… [so] I wrote a song about her. It’s been played on the radio three million times.” Source

27% of Americans 18 and older…

27% of Americans 18 and older have cut off contact with a family member. Of the more than 1,300 people surveyed, 10% reported being estranged from a parent or child, 8% from a sibling and 9% from extended family members including cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, nieces and nephews. Source

Working Mom Burnout: 6 Coping Advice to Lessen the Stress

Burnout is a feeling based on a reality that life is too hard to cope with or we just don’t know how to handle it. With so much to do and with little time to do it, stress will slowly eat up your energy and cause burnout. As moms, we’re so resourceful in helping others.… Read More »

How to Use Social Stories for Kids with Autism

Many children on the autism spectrum struggle with social situations in their everyday lives. They have trouble understanding certain behaviors or have difficulty accepting change. Being autistic is not easy but it doesn’t mean we can’t help them. So, stories are specifically made for autistic children, and these are called social stories. For these reasons… Read More »

5 Signs Your Child Has Separation Anxiety And What to Do

A foster mom once shared with me her joy the first time the baby she was caring for reached out and clung to her when she attempted to leave him at the church nursery. He had been with her for weeks and had never seemed to have a preference for her until that day. Her… Read More »

Suffering from Parental Guilt? 8 Tips On How To Overcome It

Parental guilt is real, and it happens to all of us for different reasons. As humans, it’s normal for us to experience emotions. But sometimes, stress can get the best of us, making us say or do things to our children that we often regret later. Guilt is a negative emotion that we all want… Read More »

17 Family Game Night Ideas To Bond With Your Kids

Looking to plan an epic family game night that will bring the family together rather than induce moaning and groaning? All it takes is a little planning and you will have a new tradition that everyone will look forward to while building essential life skills. Family game night offers more than just some fun time… Read More »

How To Help Your Children With Anxiety (Do’s and Don’ts)

Anxiety to many is the all-encompassing term to describe being nervous, but for those with a specific anxiety disorder, it can be a debilitating fear of a thing or situation that does not pose a real threat. The overuse of the word in our daily lives can make understanding the disorder confusing for our children… Read More »

Balancing Life and Work As a Working Mother (Go-to Guide)

“Working mother.” That title is loaded with ideals, pressure, misconceptions, and expectations. Everyone has an opinion about working mothers, and it would be nice to say that the only opinion that matters is yours if you’re a working mother. But life just isn’t that easy. So, from one working mother to another, here’s a (slightly… Read More »