Inside: A fun collection of picture books that teach empathy to toddlers and teach kids to be kind. My toddler is a bit of a tornado and has been having a lot of trouble keeping his hands to himself. We've had issues with complaints from school, and not to mention all the biting and hitting he's been doing to dear old mama (aka me). So I've been working with him on that behavior with ... Read the Post
Books and Songs to Cultivate Kindness in Toddlers
Growth Mindset in Children: 10 Effective Ways to Develop Perseverance
What is a growth mindset for children? Growth mindset definition: “A growth mindset is when students understand that their abilities can be developed,” (Dweck, 2014). Helping your child develop the right mindset early on is the key to a successful and happy life, and a growth mindset is an important piece. When children put forth an effort and use the right strategies to help them excel at ... Read the Post
Teach Your Child To Ride A Bike Without Training Wheels
Bye-bye to Training Wheels: Best Way to Teach Your Child To Ride A Bike. Do you remember how you first felt when you rode down the neighborhood street without the training wheels? That sense of freedom and independence is something one can never forget. For me, It almost felt like an accomplishment of the first level of adulthood. However, taking out the training wheels of your ... Read the Post
How to Utilize Cooking Time to Develop Conversational Skills in Kids
Cooking with kids is a great bonding exercise and helps build memories. But did you know that it can also be fun English conversation practice for kids? Cooking is a great way to help your child improve their English language skills without them realizing it. This article focuses on ways you can help develop conversational skills in kids while cooking. Decide on a recipe Choose a simple ... Read the Post
10 Ways To Embrace Your Post-Baby Body In All Its Glory
Society has never been the friendliest towards postpartum moms. It’s brutal out here for mothers post-baby. The expectation to return as quickly as possible to your body before you formed and delivered a human being to life was always ridiculous. But in an era where a Kardashian can give birth to a baby and look like they were never pregnant mere weeks later, the pressure on ... Read the Post
Side-Hustle Series: Interview with Milksta, Breastfeeding Support Lattes
I am enjoying interviewing professionals and mom bosses about their line of work or their side hustles. Today I am sharing an interview with Milksta, who makes amazing Breastfeeding Support Lattes. Tell us about yourself and Milksta. I’m a certified breastfeeding specialist, a wife, and a mom of two boys. I would like to think that I have a third child: Milksta, which is the brand I ... Read the Post
Should You Let Your Kids Go Barefoot?
Inside: Read about the benefits of walking barefoot for kids and see a list of the best barefoot shoes for toddlers and kids. When I was little, it was no big deal to stroll out the front door and into the yard with nothing but chipped toenail polish on my feet. I played all day and don’t remember so much as a thorn hurting my soles. But then again, that was the era of ... Read the Post
Reframe Your Thinking with Positive Quotes
Positive thinking has numerous benefits, ranging from increased life span to mental wellbeing. Positive thinking has even been linked with greater resistance to the common cold. All in all, you can greatly improve your quality of life and boost your motivation by thinking more positively. However, as a working mom, it can be difficult to find time to think positive ... Read the Post
Fabulous Gifts to Promote Wellness and Self-Care
Wellness and self-care are so important and yet we often find we put ourselves last. Moms, especially, put themselves last and absolutely must be celebrated and bathed in luxury! This is likely true for your friends as well, so here are some fabulous gift ideas to help promote wellness and self-care with your friends. You can use these ideas in making a self-care gift box or a mental health ... Read the Post
Need Candy Alternatives for Halloween? Here are 20 Non-Candy Halloween Treats!
Well hello, October! Halloween month is here, which means Halloween candy is everywhere! What's a parent to do if they want healthy Halloween treats to hand out or maybe even want to pass out non candy treats for Halloween? Well, here are some great candy alternatives for Halloween trick-or-treating! These are also great ideas for what to put in Halloween treat bags for preschool and play ... Read the Post
How To Be a Happy Woman, Not Just a Mother, and Wife
Marriage and motherhood are wonderful, but they are definitely hard work. Even a happy woman may feel that she is losing her identity or sense of self. These 5 psychological tips will help you find your inner peace. Motherhood and marriage can be immensely satisfying, and it’s easy to get caught up in them when there’s so much going on. Motherhood, after all, is a whirlwind and ... Read the Post
Tips for Managing Expectations as a Working Mom in an Overwhelming World
Working motherhood is not easy. It's not even on the same continent as easy. And so many of us struggle with mom guilt and have internal battles with ourselves over what we perceive we should be doing at all times. But ladies, we are our own worst enemy sometimes and the pressure we put on ourselves is too much for us to bear. So let's be realistic. Let's realize we can't (and should not) do it ... Read the Post
