Why even bother reading an article about cuddling your kids? It’s the most natural thing in the world. Isn’t it? Well, actually that depends. It depends on many factors such as how you were raised, how old your children are, and how inclined are you personally to hug or enjoy being hugged. But it also …
10 Reasons Why You Should Make Time to Cuddle Your Kids Every Day (Even If They Resist) Read More »
The last time you checked, you had 12 “urgent” items on your to-do list, you forgot the load of laundry that is now wrinkling in the dryer, the library books are due today, and you have no idea what to cook for dinner. Does any of that sound like a typical day for you? And …
Why You Should Practice Positive Parenting To Raise Well-Adjusted Children Read More »
You have undoubtedly heard this quote or some variation of it hundreds of times: “We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them.” Although many versions of this quote exist, the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, c. 50 — c. 135 AD, was probably the first to vocalize this thought. Imagine, …
8 Best Tips for Turning Any Bad Parenting Situation From a Negative to a Positive Read More »
You can’t help yourself. The little girl on the playground that your daughter has just made friends with looks like the perfect child. Her hair is tied in 2 beautiful french braids. She is wearing an adorable blue and red shirt that looks like it did not come from the latest Target sale. Shorts to …
You are running on fumes. Last night you didn’t get to bed until almost midnight. The alarm sounded this morning at 6 am and it was all you could do to not hit snooze for the 3rd time. You remember that you have to leave 10 minutes earlier than usual today because you have a …
25 Quick and Easy Tips for Taking a Parenting Time-Out and Recharging Your Battery Read More »