Unfortunately, the result for introverted moms is often that we carry too much guilt – guilt for wanting to be alone and guilt for feeling overwhelmed.

We typically profess our love with store-bought cards and the boxes of candy, and those are sweet gestures, but what if we choose instead to create purposeful traditions that make our children feel truly loved and cherished?

It isn’t naughtiness that drives aggression – it’s frustration or fear. That’s an important distinction because when we see a child as being frustrated or afraid instead of mean or bad, we are moved to respond with compassion rather than anger.

Are you feeling the post-holiday blahs? Do you struggle with irritability and a general bad mood? If so, you’re in the right place, because I’m going to share 5 proven ways to boost your mood every day so that your kids can see your smiling face.

Are we now more concerned with having the best-behaved, best sleeping, fastest reading, most accomplished, and most obedient child, or are we concerned with one of a parent’s most important duties – keeping their child’s heart safe?

The research is clear – spanking is harmful to child development.

I’ve gathered up some great games, foods, and activities to make this New Year’s Eve one your kids will remember.

Here are 15 fun holiday party games all of your guests are sure to enjoy. Have fun and happy holidays to you and your family!

The real lessons we want to teach our children are how to control their own behavior, make wiser choices, think of others, and take responsibility for their actions.

While many children understand it as the pretend play of childhood and happily carry on the tradition with their younger siblings and friends, some children can feel quite upset and even betrayed by the lie.

Naughty or Nice: The Trouble with Using Santa for Behavior Modification

Thanksgiving was nowhere in sight. Where has Thanksgiving gone, and why are we so eager to skip the season of Thanksgiving?

Activity bags are simple. They are large Ziploc bags filled with fun and engaging activities for your little one to explore.

I’ve compiled 10 autumn leaf crafts plus 10 books on leaves to help you cross craft time off your fall bucket list.

Is your child clingy? Do you worry that she’s “too attached?” Is his behavior attention-seeking?

There are many ways we can teach our children about our tiny blue planet and the vastness that surrounds it. Below are five activities that will help you explore space with your little one.

Here are a few fun ways to explore the beauty and wonder of autumn nature with your preschoolers.

Perhaps the problem doesn’t lie in disciplinary actions but in critical words spoken or lack of quality time spent.

More and more research is emerging on the link between happiness and creativity.

Pediatric obesity has reached epidemic proportions which has both immediate and long-term consequences for children.