From my experience with 2 year olds, you can expect a lot of “No” and “I don’t want to.” This is developmentally appropriate, although it makes your life suck. However, there are some things you can do to make your life suck less. Pick your battles. So she doesn’t get dressed, who cares. It’s not winter. So she doesn’t eat dinner, who cares. If she was hungry, she would … [Read more...] about Dealing with Two Year Olds: How To Make Your Life Suck Less
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Birthday Party Ideas for 14-Year-Olds
Planning parties for teenagers can prove challenging. They need your help to plan and execute the big event, yet they also want their birthday parties to feel special. Make your 14-year-old's party an event to remember by selecting a theme, activities, foods, entertainment and a location that pleases all parties involved. TypesParties at home may center around a game or … [Read more...] about Birthday Party Ideas for 14-Year-Olds
3-Year-Old Birthday Party Ideas
3-Year-Old Birthday party ideas are going to be a bit different than the first or second because your toddler can likely grasp the concept of her birthday now. Use something that your child enjoys or loves as the theme or inspiration for her party to ensure she has a memorable birthday experience. Themes Your 3-year-old has likely developed a favorite character or TV show … [Read more...] about 3-Year-Old Birthday Party Ideas
Cool Ideas for a 15th Birthday Party
Fifteenth birthdays are sometimes overlooked with all the focus on a "sweet 16." Plan a celebration for your 15-year-old that's cool and fun for her and her friends as each birthday for a teen is another steppingstone to adulthood. Expand on something your teen is already into, or help her plan something new and exciting.OutingsGoing somewhere with all his friends, such as an … [Read more...] about Cool Ideas for a 15th Birthday Party
Listening to Her Heart Instead of Your Fears
Recently I played along with the whole Facebook Throwback Thursday thing and trotted out a very adorable pre-adolescent picture of me for everyone to “Ooh!” and “Ahh!” over. I hadn’t seen this picture in a while. There I am, all pouty with a sassy and defiant look in my eye as I sat in my time out. A friend asked me if I remember why I was in time out and I remembered that, … [Read more...] about Listening to Her Heart Instead of Your Fears