When it comes to feeding kids, it can be so easy to get caught up in exactly what’s going on their plate. Because in the most ideal scenario, this is …
How Active Should Your Kids Be? The New Movement Guidelines
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ParticipACTION for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Since Jonah was a baby, I was always aware of …
What’s Your Parenting Style?
Do you know what your parenting style is? Determining your parenting style is important! We are always looking for ways to better ourselves, especially in the parenting department! Identifying your …
Having family conversations about mental health
When you grow up in a family that doesn’t have hard conversations, particularly conversations about mental health, there are a number of things that can happen. What happens when we …
How to raise independent children
People often ask me where I get my article ideas. Many come from my own personal experiences having children, others are from families I support, and a few come from …
Establishing a good after school routine
Who here can agree that the first few days of school after an extended break are an absolute nightmare in some ways? Any takers? Just me? Adjusting to our regular …
Understanding your child’s sensory needs
Have you ever experienced your child having a meltdown in public that left you with a feeling of utter embarrassment? Or caught yourself repeatedly telling them to “sit still” and …
Tips for a successful transition from a crib to a bed
Three of the scariest words to a parent with children who sleep well are BIG. KID. BED. Just like our children, we don’t like change. Even more than that, we …
How to prep for the holiday season without tears
It’s hard to believe but yes, the holidays are here. Though you may still have Halloween candy laying around or perhaps leftover apple pie from Thanksgiving in your freezer, it …
How grandparents can give the gift of education this holiday
Grandparents play one of the most important roles in a child’s life. They guide, support, and unconditionally love their grandchildren, whether you see them daily or live an ocean apart. …