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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 …
Whether you’re throwing a birthday party soon—or more likely, heading to one next weekend—here’s the scoop on the latest bday trend, “fiver parties.” The idea is, you buy your kiddo one big-ticket item, or pay for an experience they’ll be excited about (for toddlers this might be tickets to the zoo or a music class you can take together, while …
I love curling up to read with my kiddos, but it’s easy to get in a rut reading the same books over and over—and honestly, after a while some bedtime stories are more likely to put ME to sleep than my kids. 😴😴😄 Here’s a list of some of our favorite books for early readers—that are just as fun for …
You’ve heard of the “terrible twos,” right? Well they don’t always end at 2. Sometimes it’s the terrible threes and fours, too—at least it was for my sons! Dealing with meltdowns is never easy, so our ParentsTogether team reached out to an expert for some Do’s and Don’ts. First, the Don’ts: If your little one starts to have a meltdown …
It often seems like there are tons of options for things to do with ‘big kids’—but not so much when it comes to babies. Sometimes we need to entertain a baby and older sibling at the same time, and sometimes (let’s be honest) it just gets super boring playing peek-a-boo 847 times in a row. Whatever the reason, it’s nice …
Chicken nuggets, plain ol’ pasta, mac & cheese—if your kiddo has a limited menu, you’re not alone. Here are some new ideas for picky eaters, straight from other parents who’ve been there! “When my daughter helps me cook, she gets much more excited about eating because she had a hand in making the meal.” — Debbie “If I puree foods, …
