You quote Bluey You say you are going to the potty. Silence really is golden and rare. You wish you had a naptime. There is a strange substance on your shoulder that smells like milk and you don’t care. Multitasking is not a skill, it’s a necessity. You keep wondering why there isn’t a "this is what you do when guidebook for parents." You are prepared for every possible disaster by carrying a wide variety of supplies including band aids, snacks, drinks, and at least one pack of wipes. A...

I always thought it was important to take my child everywhere even when they were very little. I wanted to expose them to everything and teach them from an early age how to behave and enjoy new experiences. Those experiences included traveling with my children, but for some reason I didn’t travel out of the country with them until they were at least six. As a French teacher, I traveled often to France with students or family because I needed to immerse myself to improve my language skills. I...

I know the power of sharing experiences. We often feel that we are alone in our struggles, and as parents, we frequently ask ourselves if we made the right decision. Hearing the experiences of other parents is helpful, whether those experiences reinforce the feeling that we did something right, offer us alternatives for next time, or help us laugh at situations. I am going to pose some questions, give you my response, and encourage you to respond as well, either in the comments, through a...

I was thrilled about becoming a mother, and I thought everything would be okay if I loved my children with all my heart and provided the...

What would you say to your parents if you had a chance to thank them for what they have done for you? If you have children of your own,...

As parents, shouldn’t we guide our children through life, helping them avoid some of the mistakes we made along the way? The answer to...

When my daughter was first placed in my arms, I remember thinking, “What if I’m not a good parent?” I read so many parenting books, but...

Did you read all the books about parenting when you were expecting? I did, and I thought I was prepared for anything and then the chaos...

I love every moment I spend with my grandson, but I discovered it is best to be prepared for his visits. Here are the preparations my...

All parents know that parenting is the toughest and most amazing adventure in the world, but there are certain years in a child’s life...

As a parent of three, I remember parenting can often feel like a focus on mere survival, but the small attempts at being the best parent...

When I was expecting my first child I read as many parenting books as I could because I wanted to be prepared. I didn’t know that nothing...

If you have parented a toddler, you probably have experienced at least one tantrum, and then hoped it would never happen again. They can...

When my first child was born, I remember feeling terrorized. I was positive I wasn’t up to the job of being a good parent to this...

No one prepares you for many of the stages of parenting, including when your last child leaves your household to go out on her own. Mine...

Most parents would agree that parenting is not easy, but is well worth the sleepless nights, baby spit as your cologne, and doing your...

We all know that being a mother is a tough job that requires all your mental, physical, and emotional strength. We need to remember that...

If you ask parents who presently have a toddler, or remember the toddler years, what it is like to parent a toddler, you might see them...

No one prepares you for the guilt you will feel as a parent. Of course, parenting comes with plenty of responsibilities, but most of the...

What’s your morning like? Do you rise at 4 before the rest of the family to do some inspirational reading and ease into the day? If you...

We have all had those moments as parents when our child’s emotions or actions go haywire, and we wish we knew how to soothe them. What if...

I have always believed that one of the best educational goals is to become a global citizen. If you can afford to travel then that is...

When I was pregnant with my first baby I didn’t know what to expect. When I told my mother I was expecting she said, “Oh, no.” I was...

You have to learn certain things in life the hard way through experiences, but I often take more than one messy interaction before I know...