Hey there, parents! Have you ever wondered why play is so essential for your little ones, especially when they’re around a year old? It’s not just about keeping them entertained. For 1-year-olds, playing is key to their learning and growth. At this age, they’re hitting big milestones: starting to walk, babble, and express their needs.Read the Post
How to Encourage Baby Walking: Essential Tips and Milestones for New Parents
Let’s talk about one of your little one’s big milestones: walking! It’s more than just a physical achievement; it’s a leap towards independence. Typically, babies start walking between 9 to 18 months, but remember, every child is different. As parents, our role is crucial. We need to cheer, support, and encourage our kids as theyRead the Post
Everything You Need To Know Before You Start Sleep Training Your Baby: 5 Proven Methods and What I Did
Sleep training is often considered a key part of parenting, teaching kids to fall asleep on their own and helping parents get some much-needed rest. I’ve gone through this with my daughter, who’s now a great sleeper at four years old, and I’m tackling it again with my 5-month-old, learning from past experiences and adjustingRead the Post
5 Parenting Hacks for Managing Screen Time: Recomended Screen Time By Age
Hey everyone! Navigating the digital world with kids can feel like sailing uncharted waters. We’re all trying to balance the right amount of screen time with essential real-world play. As a mom of two young kids and a teacher on maternity leave, I’m right in the thick of it with you. I’m here to shareRead the Post
10 Parenting Hacks For Stress-Free Family Dinners
I totally get it—sometimes the idea of sitting down for a family dinner feels more like a fairy tale than a daily goal, right? Trust me, as a mom of two adorable but energetic kids, and taking a pause from my teaching gig to dive into the full-time parenting whirlwind, I know all about it.Read the Post
Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Children: 5 Practical Tips for Parents
Embarking on my parenting journey with a lively 3-year-old girl and a 3-month-old boy has been both challenging and rewarding. Amid the everyday ups and downs, I’ve prioritized fostering emotional intelligence (EI) in my little ones. This focus on EI—believing in its power to shape compassionate, understanding, and resilient individuals—guides my approach to parenting. I’mRead the Post
Setting Boundaries With Love: 5 Practical Tips for Parents
Welcome to my world, where motherhood meets teaching in a whirlwind of joy and challenges. Navigating life with a spirited 3-year-old girl and a sweet 3-month-old boy has been an adventure, teaching me more about love, patience, and the fine art of negotiation than I ever learned in a classroom. As a teacher, I’ve alwaysRead the Post
Effective Solutions for Handling Public Tantrums Gracefully
Navigating the unpredictable waters of parenting is never easy, particularly when it comes to dealing with public tantrums. Imagine you’re in a crowded supermarket, your shopping cart halfway down the cereal aisle, when your 3-year-old launches into a full-blown meltdown over a toy they just can’t leave without. As cheeks turn red (yours and theirs),Read the Post
