What I Want My Children To Know About Love
How we teach our kids about love is a complicated yet important task. Here’s how to define love in a way kids of all ages can understand.
Helping Kids Cultivate the Skill of Noticing
When kids have the skill of noticing the needs of others, they’ll one day grow up to be a generation of compassionate adults.
Ringing in the New Year Without Fear
Fun fact about me. I hate New Year’s. If my kids were reading this, they would tell me, “We don’t say the word ‘hate’, Mom.” But since they aren’t perusing parenting blogs these days, I think I’m good. Besides, I really do hate New Year’s. These feelings go beyond the...
20 Memorable Family Christmas Traditions
Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going. From the simple to the silly to the sentimental, traditions can create meaningful memories. Don’t hesitate to try out some new traditions this Christmas season...
The Reality of Fear and What to Do Next
A few days ago, I asked my two boys what they were most afraid of. My youngest, without skipping a beat, told me water buffalos and cobras. My oldest, still only seven, told me, imaginary monsters at night, robbers, America being destroyed, and the universe exploding....
The Secret Ingredient For Having a Close Relationship With Your Kid
Showing our kids empathy is the No. 1 way to strengthen and improve our relationship with them.
Make the Most of Mornings
As our kids grow up, we must take advantage of the time we already have with them within the rhythms of the day to talk about what matters.
The Strategic Relationships All Kids Need
We were never meant to parent alone. Inviting other caring adults you trust to consistently show up in the life of your kid is invaluable.
How to Teach Your Middle Schooler to Manage Money
The earlier you teach your kid about money, the more likely they’ll turn out to be financially responsible adults, research shows.
How to Set Your Family Values
The rhythm in your home sets your family values. It establishes what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. It determines what gets talked about and what doesn’t get talked about. When you create a rhythm you establish priorities.
23 Parenting Hacks for Parents with Little Kids
We do not lack information on “how-to parent.” People often joke that our children don’t come with manuals, but the truth is, we have so much information at our fingertips that we can easily become overwhelmed by all of the (often contradicting) expert opinions out...
Making the Most of Bedtime in the Preschool Phase
It’s in the everyday moments that we can connect with our kids, and bedtime for a preschooler is a significant opportunity you don’t want to miss. Because you’re doing more than just tucking your child into bed. You’re laying a foundation that says, “I care about you.”