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preschool and beyond

To the mama caught between selfless and selfish

Are children a blessing? Yes. Do I love my kid? Yes. Do I want to be a good mom? Yes. Do I want a vacation already? Yes.

Don’t worry about whether the kids will remember your vacations—because you will

Of course the kids aren’t going to remember in infancy or as a toddler, but you will. You will remember the smiles on their faces...

How to help little kids deal with big feelings

Giving little kids the tools to express how they are feeling is key to avoiding meltdowns.

Your new toddler healthy eating strategy: Make it fun, not sneaky

When kids get involved with their food choices, healthy eating seems a lot more exciting.

How to get to the bottom of whining—and give your kids the tools to avoid it later

Whining is the emotion of frustration and in order to help draw it out, we will need to come alongside it.

Why gratitude isn’t something you teach—but help your children feel

The problem lies in thinking emotions are lessons to be learned rather than feelings that need to be felt.

Think like a toddler: He may be confused, not defiant

What if they aren’t following through because of a misunderstanding instead of an attitude of defiance?

Your child is never too young to travel + see the world

It is never too early to expose children to “different.”

How to Explain Your Period to Your Toddler

And other tough conversations that come with parenting.

Improve cooperation and peace: 21 ways to reach your child’s heart

1. Listen with the intent to understand their point of view and feelings.

My goal as a parent is not to make my kids happy—it’s to see them fulfilled

My ultimate objective as a parent is not to make my kids happy, it’s to see them fulfilled. 

‘Mommy, I need makeup’

Claim your beauty—so that your daughter can confidently claim hers, too.

Naturally Dyed Easter Egg

Make your own easter egg dye with ingredients you have in your pantry.

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