Remember to turn on the captions as you watch my IG live sharing replay above! Inside: How to create a stress-free school morning routine, actionable tips to help you make mornings less hectic, and free morning routine printables for your toddlers, preschoolers and school aged
Inside: Why do toddlers throw tantrums? How do I deal with my toddler not sharing? How to manage toddlers and challenging behaviors? How do I improve my relationship with my toddler? Bonus: Free 1-page refrigerator sheet about your toddler, and exact words to use when
Inside: You will pick up 5 simple ways to build sibling relationship and strengthen the bonds with your children. These strategies and activities can be easily incorporated into your daily routines. Read on to learn how to cultivate strong sibling ties! Hands up if you
Inside: How to connect with your baby, and get him to cooperate without punishments Babies are extremely curious about the environment, and their job is to explore to learn about how things work. They want to touch every object in the house (their favourites are
Inside: How to get your preschooler to cooperate without yelling, time-outs, threats and spanking Your preschooler’s brain is still a work in progress. He is still learning to regulate his emotions, control his impulses and make rational decisions. How to discipline your preschooler without yelling,
Inside: How to get your toddler to cooperate without yelling, time-outs, threats and spanking Toddlers develop a sense of identity as they grow, and they crave a sense of autonomy. This means they now have a mind of their own, and want to feel empowered
Inside: How to self-regulate your emotions, manage your anger and stop yelling even when your child is pushing your buttons. I was a yeller. I shouted at my son when he refused to comply, I yelled at him when he deliberately refused to play his
As parents, we all love your children. But do our children feel our love? If you are not speaking your child’s love language, then he may not feel deeply connected with you. I previously read Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell’s book on the 5 love
We all know the importance of playing and learning in early childhood education. Research has also shown plenty of benefits when children play. Through play, children pick up several developmental skills e.g. communication, social skills, cognitive, critical thinking, motor skills… and it fosters creative thinking
[In this post: how to speak so your child will listen! Learn the exact positive phrases to use as you teach your children, gain their cooperation and help them improve their language and communication skills!] You see your child hitting another child, your first words
Problem-solving skills can be developed from young. It is an essential skill to have if you want to prepare your children for jobs of the future. In this post, I will be sharing 5 ways to promote problem-solving with your children. In addition, we had
Did you know that time-outs can potentially lead to psychological and emotional problems in your children? Research has shown that time-out is ineffective, and does not improve behavior. I will be sharing alternatives to time-out that helps your child calm down, learn to regulate their
Ever since I learned how to make play dough at home, I no longer purchase play dough from the stores anymore. When my kids played with the homemade playdough I made, I feel assured knowing that the playdough is made from taste-safe ingredients. Even if
What’s the first thing you say when your child is crying? I used to yell “Stop crying! No crying! Stop NOW!” Then I realized, not only is yelling not helping the situation, my child is robbed of the opportunities to learn to communicate and regulate
It is frustrating when children refuse to clean up their toys and books after playing or reading. Involving your children in the cleaning up helps them to value their possessions, learn about natural consequences, and teaches them to be responsible. Here are some fun ways
This ice cream shop dramatic pretend play setup is a hit with my children! They love imaginative play and are stoked to have their very own ice cream cart! Which child doesn’t like ice cream? Children will love to role play as an ice cream
Create the right environment for your children, and they will thrive. An organized space encourages children to play independently. In addition, having the right toys and resources help to nurture creativity and inculcate a sense of responsibility in children. There are way too many ideas
We know the benefits of tummy time for our babies: build their muscles, strengthen their core, neck, arms and legs muscles, develop their coordination, reach their physical developmental milestones… but what if your baby HATES tummy time? Does your baby wail each time you put
I read to my children even before they were born. I read to them almost every day and night until today, 5 years later, I am still reading to them. Reading aloud to your babies and young toddlers has plenty of benefits such as stimulating
