Inside: Favorite secular children's books about death to help you navigate tough conversations with your kids. “Mama, am I going to die someday?” My 4-yr-old looked up at me, his brow wrinkled in concern. My heart sank and my eyes grew cloudy. I wasn’t ready for this … [Read more...] about 5 Beautiful Children’s Books About Death & Loss
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How to Have Fun Baking with Toddlers
Inside: Essential tips for baking with toddlers. Minimize the mess, cut the stress, and have more fun together! I held my breath as I took in the scene. Flour covered every surface, like a thin dusting of snow. Sticky cups and spoons lay strewn across the floor. The kids were … [Read more...] about How to Have Fun Baking with Toddlers
25 Inspirational Sayings for Kids That Will Make Them Think
Inside: Teach kindness and determination with these handpicked inspirational sayings for kids. My heart pounded in my chest and my shoulders tensed. I was late. Still, my footsteps slowed as I passed the aromatic rose bush. I took the saying “stop and smell the roses” literally … [Read more...] about 25 Inspirational Sayings for Kids That Will Make Them Think
How to Tame Toddler Meltdowns Like an Expert
Inside: Learn essential tools for taming toddler meltdowns, reducing future tantrums, and supporting your child's emotional development. “Well, here we go,” I thought as my 2-year-old went from cute to screaming-pile-of-toddler. I’d seen this before. We were entering the … [Read more...] about How to Tame Toddler Meltdowns Like an Expert
Resistant Toddler? Gain Cooperation with This Simple Tool
Every request I made of my two-year-old was met with resistance. Whether I asked him to wash his hands or get his shoes on, the answer was “No!” I had heard more than my fair share of “no” during my career as a childcare provider. During those nine years, it never really … [Read more...] about Resistant Toddler? Gain Cooperation with This Simple Tool