Parenting
7 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immune System This Summer
As states are beginning to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are certainly mixed emotions about returning to normal life. Many are ready to see our economy recover from the pandemic, but there are still apprehensions about the effect it will have on our health. That’s why it is more important than…
Read More7 Tips For Keeping Your Preschooler Occupied at Home
The current Stay-At-Home order due to COVID-19 has meant a major adjustment for most families. Schools are closed and many parents are now working from home. Working from home is already a challenge, let alone trying to do it while also caring for your rambunctious preschooler! Especially when you are also trying to homeschool older…
Read More3 Reasons Why Preschool-Aged Children Need Structure
To a little one in preschool, the hustle of a day can be quite overwhelming. What makes it not quite so scary for them is knowing what to expect from their day and what is going to happen next. They may not know it or be able to tell you, but preschoolers thrive off of…
Read MoreBecoming Super Mom for Your Preschool Age Kids
Being a “Super Mom” is a goal many of us strive for, especially those of us with preschool age kids. However, is trying to be “Super Mom” really making you a super mom? Trying to juggle family, work, and household responsibilities comes at a cost. It can actually have physical and emotional effects that can…
Read More6 Parenting Tech Gadgets That Make Raising a Toddler Easier
Today’s world is fascinated with technology and all that it offers. Why should that be any different as a parent? Technology has the power to improve our lives as parents. There are hundreds of state-of-the-art parenting tech gadgets and apps that make raising a toddler a little easier. Of course, we don’t expect you to…
Read More5 Time Management Tips for Working Parents
Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? As a working parent, there’s a temptation to feel guilty about not having as much time with your kids as you would like to. The best way to ease that pang of guilt is to be intentional about the time we do have.…
Read More6 Christ-Centered Christmas Activities for Families
Sometimes the idea of “keeping Christ in Christmas” is easier said than done. Though there is nothing wrong with enjoying cookies, Santa Claus, and reindeer, we also want to look for ways to celebrate the reason for the season. Here are six fun, Christ-centered Christmas activities for families. 1. Have a Cookie Exchange Party What…
Read MoreHow to Teach Kids Conflict Resolution
We may think our toddlers and preschoolers are too young to resolve their own conflicts. However, when we model it and practice it with them, they can learn peacemaking habits early. Let’s discuss how to teach kids conflict resolution skills in their everyday lives. 1. Explain How to Respond During Physical Conflict We’ve all been…
Read MoreToddlers and Technology: 3 Keys for Creating Healthy Habits
Growing up in today’s technological world essentially requires you to have a device in your home. But where does that leave us with our children? Finding a balance with how much and what type of screen time your child participates in is important so that they form healthy relationships with technology. Here are three keys…
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