Month: May 2017
5 Tips To Help Your Preschooler Learn To Read
By kindergarten most schools recommend (or require) that children read for at least 20 minutes every night. With benefits like positive self esteem, increased vocabulary, enhanced creativity, increased attention spans, and higher cognitive abilities*, it is no wonder why teachers and schools are placing such an emphasis on reading. I was a learning specialist in…
It Was A F*cking Tough Transition Going From One to Two Kids
Obviously showing at 8 months pregnant with baby #2 pushing a grocery cart while strategically shoving cheerios into the palm of, and in between screams of, baby #2 always attracts the attention of ‘those’ mothers and their unsolicited advice. Most say, ‘the more you have the easier it will be.’ Sometimes I was asked, ‘are…
Mother Loses 92 lbs In 1 Year and Documents Every Single Step On Instagram
The expectations of feminine beauty range from the extremes of “magazine model envy” to “loving your body the way it is.” Rachel Graham, a 25 year old mom, has experienced both ends of the spectrum. Graham struggled with an eating disorder and severe depression starting at age 12. Fast-forward to her first pregnancy when Graham…
Lying Down With Your Children: Healthy or Not?
There is a lot of short-sighted finger-pointing when it comes to raising healthy, well adjusted, independent kids. One debate over which parents treat other parents very badly is whether or not you should lie down with your child at bedtime. Blogger Wendy Wisner feels this time in a child’s life when he even wants you…
Helpful Hints For Parents of Sporty Kids
This post is in partnership with Tide and written by Jennifer Seigler. My boys are active! At almost any moment, you can find a child running, jumping or playing in my house. The boys love to be outdoors and they love competition! Sports are a big part of our lives these days with boys chasing…