Posts Tagged ‘parenting’
Talking to Your Child About Sharing and Taking Turns
Has your child ever grabbed a toy and yelled, “Mine!” while another child stood stunned? You’re not alone. Sharing and taking turns don’t come naturally to young children. These are learned behaviors, developed slowly through practice, patience, and a lot of encouragement. While it may seem like a small thing, learning to share and take…
Read MoreBuilding Your Child’s Confidence
When a child accomplishes something new, whether it’s putting on their shoes independently or sharing a toy with a friend, the sense of pride on their face is priceless. These small wins may seem minor to adults, but to young children, they are significant steps in their growth and learning. Recognizing and celebrating these moments…
Read MoreHow Parents Can Handle Big Feelings in Little Kids
As parents, watching your child experience intense emotions can be both heartbreaking and challenging. Whether it’s a sudden meltdown over a spilled snack or uncontrollable tears because it’s time to leave the playground, these “big feelings” can seem overwhelming for everyone involved. The good news is that with patience and the right strategies, you can…
Read MoreGrowing Self-Esteem at Home
Every parent wants their child to feel confident, loved, and capable of handling the world around them. For preschool-aged children, self-esteem serves as the foundation for emotional resilience, social skills, and a willingness to try new things. While building self-esteem is an ongoing process, small, thoughtful actions can make a lasting impact. Let’s explore practical…
Read MoreManaging Holidays with Family
Some of our homes are blended families or single-parent homes. Managing the holidays with family can be challenging, especially when a divorce is involved. But we want to ensure our children have a positive and memorable holiday season. While the absence of having the whole family together may bring on mixed emotions for both parents…
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 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…
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