Praise versus Encouragement – Are you raising a Praise Junkie?
Why it's critical to understand the difference between Praise and Encouragement "Praise" and "Encourage" are often used interchangeably in modern English but there is a subtle, but very important, difference. The Marriam-Webster dictionary defines Praise as "to...
Parenting Classes – What Are They And Should I Be Taking One?
Parenting Classes - What Are They And Should I Be Taking One? Becoming a parent is scary! We don’t have a handbook or guide hardwired into our brain on how to be a parent, and for many of us, it is brand new territory. If you are nervous for the arrival of your baby,...
Positive Parenting Solutions – a look under the hood
Positive Parenting Solutions by Amy McCready is one of the most popular and successful parenting classes out there. Amy has appeared on TV multiple times and she has been endorsed by The New York Times, the Today show, Steve Harvey and medical professionals galore....
Back to school blues?
At this time of year parents and kids thoughts turn to going back to school after the long summer vacation. This can be an exciting time, particularly if your children are starting school or going to a new school for the first time. It can also be a challenging and...
7 Tried and Tested Sleep Saving Tips for New Moms
Chances are if you are reading this, you are a sleep-deprived mamma. Maybe you are a friend or a family member supporting a new mom who is majorly sleep deprived. We hear you! Parenting is hard, perhaps the hardest job in the world. Sleep deprivation is grueling, and in the early days, it feels as if you will never sleep again. Even when you rationally know there is an end to this challenging time, that knowledge doesn’t help in the here and now.
The secret tidying trick for a good night’s sleep
You know how you tuck your toddler into bed and they kiss you good night, then pass out 5 minutes later without a fight? Yeah, me either. What I am about to tell you are very simple ways to get your child to sleep easier while helping them sleep all night. As weird as this may seem, keeping the room clean is the best way to achieve the best sleep for your child. This subconsciously allows your body and brain to relax quicker and stay asleep longer. Here, I’ll explain a bit more.
Baby Names Suggestions
William and Fanny Nightingale famously named their baby daughter Florence after the city of her birth. Parents today are still choosing pretty names of pretty places, particularly if they have some particular significance for them. In the recent past we’ve seen...
Positive Parenting
There’s a new buzzword in parenting and it won’t be long before you start seeing it everywhere. It’s “positive parenting.” Even though it’s on-trend now, it’s actually been around for over 40 years. Personally, I think the style/philosophy/belief is gaining steam...
22 Easy Steps To Potty Train Your Toddler
When it comes to potty training, every parent has a different way to approach it. Some swear by incentives like stickers, others let their kids roam naked in the yard while drinking unlimited glasses of juice until nature takes its course, while a brave few just...
Are you becoming an OCD parent?
When you become a parent one thing becomes abundantly clear and it’s not the fact that you are now overwhelmed by an all-consuming love for someone you only just met. It’s that you now have absolutely no control over anything in your life. This small being holds the...
