Yesterday my son's best friend turned six and his birthday looked a lot different than we imagined a few weeks ago. I remember him happily planning his party, talking with his friends about all the things they do to celebrate, counting down the days until his birthday. But the quarantine made it impossible for him to spend his birthday with his friends. We sent him a video message and left a gift in front of his door, but it felt sad not to be able to celebrate together. Luckily, there are … [Read More...]
Parenting with Calm & Connection
How to plan easy and fun at-home activities for your kids {+ printable weekly schedule}
A playful schedule with easy and fun activities for kids When this year started I made a commitment to create monthly activity calendars for our family to enjoy together. I wanted us to be more intentional about spending quality time together, … [Read More...]
8 free resources that will help you during school closures
Ever since the schools closed, I started looking for valuable resources to help us get through this period easier. I was very happy to discover several big lists of ideas, but then I quickly got overwhelmed. While some of the resources turned out … [Read More...]
5 ways to help kids get the most out of their screen time (and why this is important)
When it comes to managing screen time, each family has a different approach. Some families set strict limits, others let kids have as much screen time as they want. In our home, we have rules that help us limit screen time, because I think there … [Read More...]
Stuck at home with kids? 12 easy ways to connect and have fun
Inside: Stuck at home with kids? Try these easy and fun family activities that will help you connect and have fun together! Three weeks with no school. This is what our school district announced in an email, with the recommendation to stay inside … [Read More...]
How to discipline kids the peaceful way: 9 powerful strategies
When my son was a toddler disciplining him felt hard. Everything I knew about gentle parenting sounded great in theory, but putting it into practice turned out to be a lot more difficult than I imagined. Some days were so chaotic and overwhelming … [Read More...]
Happy Family Life
How to make your child feel loved every day (+ a special challenge)
Inside: Join the Happy Hearts Challenge and discover simple ways to love your child and make them feel special, no matter how busy life gets. My baby's favorite place in the world is in my arms. At his age, my hugs and cuddles are his biggest joy, … [Read More...]
Making the most of every day with your kids: January Family Time Calendar {printable}
"To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today." (Barbara Johnson) As parents, it's so easy to get caught up in all the tasks we need to do every day and miss the opportunity to enjoy our kids more. The most … [Read More...]
7 wonderful gift ideas that will bring you closer to your kids
My son was standing in front of me with a big smile on his face. I could see the joy in his eyes as he was slowly putting each of the things in the little green box on the table. The pieces of wrapping paper were still on the floor, as a reminder … [Read More...]
The 5 powerful things that will help your child be more independent
Inside: Discover 5 powerful tips that will help you raise an independent child. They are easy to put into practice and will make a big difference in your child's life! When my son was almost 3 years old, we lived in an apartment building that had … [Read More...]
5 powerful phrases that will really help an anxious child (and what to avoid saying)
Inside: Helping children with anxiety is not easy. But there are some phrases that can really ease their intense feelings and make them feel better. And they can truly make a difference! When my son was almost 3 years old, he received a wonderful … [Read More...]
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How to make your child’s birthday special during quarantine
Yesterday my son's best friend turned six and his birthday looked a lot different than we imagined a few weeks ago. I remember him happily planning his party, talking with his friends about all the … [Read More]
How to plan easy and fun at-home activities for your kids {+ printable weekly schedule}
A playful schedule with easy and fun activities for kids When this year started I made a commitment to create monthly activity calendars for our family to enjoy together. I wanted us to be more … [Read More]
8 free resources that will help you during school closures
Ever since the schools closed, I started looking for valuable resources to help us get through this period easier. I was very happy to discover several big lists of ideas, but then I quickly got … [Read More]
5 ways to help kids get the most out of their screen time (and why this is important)
When it comes to managing screen time, each family has a different approach. Some families set strict limits, others let kids have as much screen time as they want. In our home, we have rules that … [Read More]
Stuck at home with kids? 12 easy ways to connect and have fun
Inside: Stuck at home with kids? Try these easy and fun family activities that will help you connect and have fun together! Three weeks with no school. This is what our school district announced in … [Read More]