Dealing with negative children starts during the toddler years and never seems to end. Somehow kids always find something to whine or complain about. I don't know about you, but I can get pretty frustrated with my kids’ moaning about trivial things like which granola bar I sent for snack. I mean seriously, they should be grateful I packed one! Our Childhood Shapes Us My first gut response? Well, my brain goes to what my parents used to do, which was to yell or lecture me about why I had no reason to complain about anything. And if I’m being honest, neither did a whole lot for me as a child. What ... view the post
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Pick The Best Beginning Reader Books For Your Kids in 2021
With many kids learning from home, one of the many questions I’ve been getting from parents was, “What are good beginning reader books?” The short answer is, the best beginning reader books are decodable readers! A decodable reader is a book or text that only includes sounds and sound combinations that a child has been explicitly taught already. If you are looking for a quick way to get 25 books your child can read, you can go and download our short vowel decodable readers HERE! Picking Beginning Reader Books This past year, millions of American parents have been home with their children and ... view the post
5 Proven Tips For Parenting Without Yelling
Are You Yelling? 90% of American parents admit they have yelled at kids. It's so common that it makes you wonder if parenting without yelling is possible? The answer is yes and you can do it too! Growing up I was raised in what I like to call a very loud and "spirited" Austrian family. In a family of hot heads I therefore observed yelling and strong emotions as a normal part of life from a very young age on. So when my subconscious takes over, guess where I go? Parenting without yelling doesn't come natural to me either! What Yelling Does To A Child When we looked in the eyes of your sweet baby we probably ... view the post
Raising a Healthy and Happy Family in 2021
A Beginners Guide to Raising a Happy Family When we set out to start a family we typically picture a happy family life with strong family relationships. It's what everyone longs for. And then the reality of parenthood hits. Add work stress, debt problems, lack of sleep, teething, tantrums, kids who don't listen, ... and more to this, and we find ourselves defeated because the beautiful family life we pictured remains nowhere to be seen. Or is it? What if it would only take a few adjustments to build that strong, happy family we dreamed of? What if there were people in our corner who helped us to take steps in ... view the post