Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Simple Parenting”
These days there’s lots of talk about catching early signs of autism in young kids, and even babies. If you have concerns about your kiddo’s language or social milestones, it can be hard to know if their “symptoms” are worth bringing up with the doctor. Missing a milestone can be a red flag, but the signs aren’t always clear. The …
As parents, we’ve all seen our share of temper tantrums. 😳 Kicking, screaming, writhing on the floor—it’s all a normal part of growing up, right? Turns out, not all meltdowns are created equal! Yes, temper tantrums are totally normal in toddlers and preschoolers—but according to a Washington University study, there are 5 signs of more extreme tantrums that mean some …
Getting bedtime to go smoothly and making sure you’re getting enough 💤 yourself is a nightly challenge—plus I made a couple REALLY BIG, all too common bedtime mistakes when my boys were younger, which really disrupted our sleep and sure didn’t help matters. Mistake #1 First, I checked in on them too often. Maybe it was new mom jitters, or …
When we run errands with our kids, sometimes it feels like such a PROCESS! 😩 From meltdowns at the bank to forgetting my grocery list at home—it can seem more like an epic journey, instead of two hours of errands. Next time will be better, though! I’ve been asking other parents how they handle being on the go with kids …
Sometimes at bedtime, I realize the whole day went by without having a chance to really talk to my kiddo or play together. I feel like my best self as a parent when I’ve connected with my boys in some way—but a lot of times, the day gets so hectic it just doesn’t happen. As parents, we have so many responsibilities, …
Recharging our energy (and patience!) is so important for parents—and yet, WHO HAS THE TIME?!? We’re always so busy handling family responsibilities, “self-care” rarely makes it onto our to-do lists. Here are 8 easy ways to recharge that you can actually DO, even if all you have is two minutes between breakfast and finding your kid’s shoes. 🙌 These 8 …
When my first kid started daycare, drop-off was SO stressful. He was a clinging, crying mess, and I dragged myself to work feeling so guilty. 😢 It’s more than just daycare, though—for lots of kids, any goodbye (preschool, babysitter, whatever) can be super emotional. I know 3 simple things you can do to make those transitions more peaceful for you …
If you’re like me, you sometimes fall into a habit of automatically snapping or yelling at your kids because you’re frustrated, annoyed, or just plain TIRED—yup, I become the “angry mom.” 😬 It can really make you (and them) feel terrible. But I learned a cool hack that seriously helps make my days with my kids more positive—and it all …
I adore my boys, but I have to admit—sometimes parenting pushes me past my limits and I lose my cool. I know it happens to all of us, but it still leaves me feeling all kinds of terrible. That’s why I try to do 3 specific things when I lose it; taking these three steps when I blow my stack …
Disciplining my kids – especially before age 5 – was about as much fun as a root canal…without pain meds. My boys wouldn’t sit still for time outs, taking toys away never worked, and *everybody* hates it when Mom yells (including me). I have three quick tricks you can use to stop bickering, tantrums, whining, and all sorts of other …
