Inside: Download a printable Valentine's Day bingo game to enjoy with your kids. When I created our family time calendar for February, we decided that the theme of the month will be "love". It seemed the perfect choice in the month when we celebrate Valentine's Day, so I prepared a few fun activities for us to enjoy together. One of the activities is a Valentine's Day bingo with a twist: instead of just playing the bingo game, I added conversation starters on each of the calling cards. … [Read More...]
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Making the most of every day with your kids: February 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 imp … [Read More...]
Why is my child misbehaving? This is how to decode the behavior
Last summer, my son went to a summer school for a few hours a day. After school we used to do a fun activity together, and he was very happy to spend time with me, so our afternoons were filled with joy and playfulness. But then, out of a … [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...]
The calm down kit: The best way to help kids manage strong emotions (+printable)
Inside: The calm down kit for kids - Discover the best way to help children calm down and manage strong emotions and download the printable calm down strategies for your child! One of the things that helped me the most as a parent was … [Read More...]
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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}
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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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Valentine’s Day bingo: A fun game to enjoy with your kids
Inside: Download a printable Valentine's Day bingo game to enjoy with your kids. When I created our family time calendar for February, we decided that the theme of the month will be "love". It … [Read More]
Making the most of every day with your kids: February 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 o … [Read More]
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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 … [Read More]
Why is my child misbehaving? This is how to decode the behavior
Last summer, my son went to a summer school for a few hours a day. After school we used to do a fun activity together, and he was very happy to spend time with me, so our afternoons were filled … [Read More]
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