Headaches in children are far more common than most parents realize. But how can one distinguish between a run of the mill headache and something more chronic and painful like a migraine? If you have followed my blog, you know that my oldest daughter suffered for over 7 years with many unexplained symptoms - chronic sinusitis, constant headaches, recurrent asthma, and chronic (albeit ...
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Tried and True Tips For Potty Training Success
If you are in the throughs of potty training, be sure and check out these super helpful tips for potty training success. Remember no one goes to college in diapers! Motherhood comes with all kinds of challenges, right? We worry we are messing things up a good percent of the time. But we mostly realize that kids are resilient and we are doing a way better job than we ...
Moving With Children? What You Need To Make It Easier!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you going to be moving with children? It doesn't have to be as hard as you think it's going to be. A little planning and forethought will take you a long way! We have been really fortunate between mine and my husband’s jobs that we have not had to relocate. In fact, the need ...
8 Hidden Dangers Lurking In Your Home
We worry so much about keeping our children safe, but we often miss these hidden dangers inside the home. But it really only takes a little extra time and effort to address them all. I'll admit - when I had my first daughter, Hannah, I figured that as long as we put covers on all of the outlets, had cabinet locks on most of the doors and got her a Britax car seat, we would be pretty ...
One Critical Missed Reason For Aggression In Children
If your child is showing a lot of anger or aggression, don't discount this critical missed reason for aggression in children. I've watched it play out in real life over and over and am thankful in my own child's life, I was able to figure it out. I could hear my daughter and her best friend playing upstairs. At 2 years old, Hannah and Sydney had been meeting for playdates for nearly ...
How To Have Your Child Apologize And Mean It
Do you wonder how to have your child apologize and mean it? We are so quick to force our children to say "I'm Sorry" that we don't think through whether or not there is true remorse. Or are they just appeasing us in the moment. But it's something you can change. "Tell your sister you are sorry right now," I said firmly to my 6 year old daughter. The same usually ...
6 Ways To Help Kids Love The Dentist
If you have a little one, these 6 ways to help kids love the dentist can make the difference between a productive visit and a complete meltdown. I've experienced both and these steps have been a lifesaver. The screams could be heard across the entire office. Despite me sitting right beside my little girl, it was as if I was a million miles away. No amount of ...
Keeping Kids Safe In A Digital World
Keeping kids safe no longer comes down to simply keeping the doors locked and making sure your kids are with a responsible adult. Today "strangers" can come right into your home via the internet and locking them out has gotten a lot tougher. Would you let a total stranger come into your home and play with your child? What if I told you that he's already here and upstairs playing ...
5 Easy Ways To Manage Your Child’s Artwork
"Move the tree made of tiny little handprints!" I yelled to my husband as my coffee started getting ever closer to the crinkled tan page with various shades of red, yellow and orange. "Which one?!!" he quickly yelled back. I had just knocked over my drink and as usual, my island (along with my desk and kitchen table) were covered with various pieces of artwork, spelling tests, and ...
Day 25 You Don’t Have To Love Your Kids The Same
Loving your kids equally but uniquely is the basis for Day 25 You Don't Have To Love Your Kids The Same. Because our kids ARE different - in attitude, aptitude and appearance. Why would we think it's okay to love them the same? "You love Sara more than me!" "Anna NEVER does anything wrong...I guess I'm just your worst child!" "You never pay me any attention once baby ...
