Over this past summer, my 5-year-old grandson spent a week with us. It has been a while since I’ve had a 5-year-old around, and I appreciate the things I learned from him that week. Five-year-olds find joy in the simplest of things. How nice it was to be reminded of simply joy in my own […]
Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids That Encourage Eco-Friendly, Green Living
Teaching toddlers and preschoolers about eco-friendly living can be fun and interesting with the appropriate activities. Eco-friendly parents can engage in a variety of toddler activities to teach toddlers about being green and earth-friendly. Here are five great “organic” toddler activities that are perfect for preschoolers to learn green living, naturally. 1. Visiting Safari Parks […]
What Questions Are You Asking?
Pastor/Rabbi Crystal Lutton is an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene with her Master’s in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is pastor of a Messianic Congregation that is devoted to studying the whole of Scripture as it relates to the life of Christians. Her first book, Biblical Parenting, was written 10 years […]
Online Parent Support Groups For Stepmoms
Are you a stepmom struggling with your role in the lives of your stepchildren, or frustrated and in need of some support from someone who understands your situation? There are many sources of online support geared specifically toward helping stepmoms cope with their situations, so they can create better, more balanced homes for their families. […]
Use a Reading Club to Encourage Toddlers to Read: Review of the Tessy and Tab Reading Club
Reading to babies and toddlers is both a fun activity and an important way of developing a love for books and reading in your children. According to KidsHealth, “Studies show that kids with active exposure to language have social and educational advantages over their peers – and reading is one of the best exposures to […]
Review of Family Talk – A Simple Inexpensive Family Game That Spurs Conversation
Texting has replaced talking in many households today. I have seen parents actually send texts to their kids, who are in the next room, as a way to get their attention! The Challenge of Modern Day Communication Parents are challenged too, as many lament the fact that there aren’t more hours in the day. Sitting […]
Simple Parenting Tips for Healthy and Happy Toddlers and Preschoolers
Parenting toddlers is a joy-filled and thoroughly interesting phase of life. While it may seem tough keeping toddlers healthy, we can make a significant difference to the overall health and happiness of our toddlers by following a few simple parenting basics. Here are some simple yet effective parenting tips to help raise happy and healthy […]
How to Establish Healthy Sleep Habits for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddlers and preschoolers usually kick up quite a fuss before bedtime. While they do need the sleep, the desire to stay awake and be part of the action is stronger. By establishing some healthy sleep habits, parents can help toddlers sleep well. Here are some simple sleep tips and solutions to help parents ensure sound, […]
How to Have a Conversation With Your 4-Year-Old
I have been at home with my children for a little more than 2 years. My middle child (4) probably receives the worst of my parenting because while the oldest needs me to bring her to martial arts class and the youngest needs me to feed her, my middle child wants me to play with […]
Five Best Parenting Websites for New Parents – Helpful Parenting Resources and Tips for Moms and Dads
Being a first-time parent can be exciting and exhausting, interesting and frustrating. New moms and dads will appreciate the easy accessibility of parenting tips and advice that is available to them online. However, it is important to know which websites to trust and which ones to ignore. Here are five great parenting websites that are […]
Struggling Helps Children Become Stronger
As a parent it can be difficult helping children become independent. After all, we know how to do things faster and better, and sometimes there’s just no time for them to do things on their own like: Putting on their own shoes Zipping their jacket Going through an entire morning routine alone There are hundreds […]
Being a Stay-at-Home Parent is a Serious Profession
When my wife and I first got married we had a clear understanding of what we thought we wanted based on our prenuptial agreement. Among matters of money, marriage, and everything else we agreed there should always be a parent at home, and I wanted it to be me. Wanting to become a professional outside […]
