I don't like disciplining my kids. I do it, of course. As parents we need to set limits, boundaries, and teach our kids. But that doesn't mean I like it.
That means I say "no" a lot. Or otherwise use a negative phrase when I need to get…
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on August 17th, 2022 | 2 Comments »
Just as adults need to develop and refine their communication skills, kids need to be taught effective and healthy ways to share their feelings, process emotions, and get across their points.
Diagnosing Anger-Management Issues in Children
When my 11-year-old son was 6 years old, I started noticing…
Motherhood is no easy feat. As parents, we look forward to our child’s first smile, first word, and first step, among others. But there are also many milestones, many of which are the unacknowledged milestones of motherhood.
As Mother’s Day is just around the corner, don’t forget to celebrate yourself…
Every mom deserves access to quality care throughout the pregnancy journey. With its third annual It Starts With Mom Live campaign, March of Dimes is celebrating parental milestones with keynote speaker Kelly Rowland. Celebrity moderators, influencers, and health experts come together to discuss self-care to mom’s firsts.
Having a baby…
Before I was a mom I never realized how precious sleep was. Balancing motherhood, work, and household responsibilities makes me feel like I am always running a step behind on energy and sleep. My usual method to get me through is a huge latte each morning but that caffeine really…
Child Development: 9 Ways to Help Kids Learn to Manage Anger
