Use Positive Talk with your Kids

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Wes and I have been taking a parenting class from Growing Families International and it’s been the best thing we’ve done for our family. One of the encouraging things I learned was to focus on the positive words instead of the negative and it’s really been helping. Here’s what I mean. Instead of saying:                                      Try: “Don’t spill your cereal.”                                                    “See how careful you can be with your cereal.” “Don’t get out of bed.”                                                       “Obey mommy and stay in bed.” “Don’t {Read More}

Toddler Tasks

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Ever heard of the Montessori way to train your toddler?  A friend of mine takes her son to a Montessori school and has noticed huge improvements in him “taking ownership” around the house.  Here are some tips she said I can share with you! The whole goal of all these little ideas is to make a home in which your toddler can be independent and feel pride in what they are doing. We are all so busy, but taking the {Read More}

Car Seat Info!!

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Knowing the best way to install a car seat, when to turn your child around, what kind of seat they need for their height/weight can be overwhelming! So when I came across this article in Parenting Magazine on Car Seat Mistakes you might be Making I wanted to share it here! Click on the link for more detailed info, but below is the quick list! Mistake #1: Picking the wrong seat for your child’s age, height, or weight Mistake #2: {Read More}

Is it REALLY that big of a deal if your kids see that you workout?

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Is it REALLY that big of a deal if your kids see that you workout? ABSOLUTELY!!! If you haven’t noticed already your kids take a much bigger clue from what you do than what you say. We all know that your “actions speak louder than words.” I started teaching a stroller fit class at our local YMCA when Ellie was just a few months old. We continued that class until she was 3 years old! Now she participates in the {Read More}

10 tips for flying with kids!

These are 10 Tips for Flying with Kids that I had to share! They’re from another website I came across on pinterest and thought they were SUPER practical so I wanted to share them with you too. Hope they help!!