Trying to get children to follow instructions can be completely exhausting! Am I right? Almost every parent I know has wondered how to get kids to listen at some point. Especially after repeating the same directions, over and over again, without getting better results. I start to sound like a broken record! After a particularly frustrating .... Read More
If you're wondering how to raise grateful children in this modern consumer world, you're not alone. You’ve probably seen examples of it all around you. The phenomenon where certain kids think the universe revolves around them. Some people call it the "Me Epidemic", and it isn’t cute. While “me-me-me” kids are hard enough to deal with now,.... Read More
Think of your most impactful childhood memories. We’re guessing very few of them revolve around tangible gifts, and instead have to do with experiences you had with your family. That’s why when people ask us for parenting tips, we think about the kind of “gifts” we can give our children that they’ll never forget. The experiences, less.... Read More
The holiday season is officially upon us, which means the great Santa Claus debate is in full effect. Is Santa Claus real? Deciding what to tell your kids about the existence of the jolly one can be a surprisingly challenging decision. On the one hand, you don’t want to lie to your kids or seem untrustworthy. On the other hand, you don’t w.... Read More
Let’s get real for a minute, shall we? Being a parent is NOT easy. Which means parenting mistakes are bound to happen. Raising kids can be satisfying, fun, and joyful at times ….but it is never easy. And it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Which means half the time we’re second-guessing ourselves and wondering if we’re d.... Read More