Taking care of yourself can be demanding most times. Add to that having another person to take care of, by yourself, and it can be overwhelming. How do you cope as a single parent and stay sane? Before I go any further, I want to applaud all single parents who have been taking care of their kid(s) without help from their (ex) partner. You are really exceptional! As a single parent, the journey can be a tightrope walk. You are probably juggling your work, your domestic life with serving as ... View the Post
When your child is a bully
What do you do when your child is a bully? It can be quite disturbing to learn that your child picks on other kids. Some of us witnessed bullying while growing up. I hate bullying with everything in me. So, if my child were to be confirmed as a bully, I would feel pretty bad about it. But what can you do if your child is a bully? There is a difference between the normal squabbling children get involved in occasionally and bullying. The difference is when it's habitual -- a pattern. So when ... View the Post
How to let go of your child
How to let go of your child.. horrible? I used to think that letting go of my kids will not be as “horrible” as some parents made it look. How wrong I was. I didn't know how to let go of your child. I witnessed firsthand how “horrible” it was indeed when my sister's teenage daughter had to go off to college. My sister was torn between holding on or letting her go. Well, eventually, she had to let her go. The transition could have been less painful. Thinking about it now, things could have ... View the Post
How to Build your Child’s Self Esteem from Childhood
You can easily notice when your child feels good about himself and when he doesn’t. That type of feeling is usually referred to as self esteem. As parents, you need to know how to build your child's self esteem. Why self-esteem is important for a child Looking at self esteem definition, I realized that setting this up early enough in our children is very important. It affects every area of their lives as they grow. When your child feels good about himself, it sets him up for ... View the Post
Guest Post: 10 Tips to Turn Toddler Meals into Family Mealtime
Today's post comes from parenting writer Kara Wilson. As a mom of two young children, she knows how tricky toddler meals can be! Read her great tips on turning toddler meals into a family mealtime everyone enjoys, including us parents. What are mealtimes like in your house? Noisy, rushed, and full of complaints about what’s on the menu? Or, do you have toddler meals at a separate time to you, so that you can have a quiet adult meal afterwards? It’s every family’s dream to have a relaxed ... View the Post
Guest Post: How To Get Everything Done as a Mom
Guest posting today is Sarah Wall, a single mom of 6, who is also a small business owner. We specifically asked her to tell us how she gets it all done! There are some great tips here, that all of us moms can use, no matter how many kids we have. If you need to know how to get everything done, read on.. Whenever I tell someone I have 6 children, they're usually shocked. After all, large families aren't the norm, these days. So it is a bit unusual to have a lot of children, and still seem ... View the Post