How to Help Kids Connect With Older Generations
Kids are often uncomfortable around older people (even grandparents). Here are research-backed tips to help them connect, for the benefit of both parties.
5 Ways to Get Outside in Autumn and Why Science Says You Should
All those hours kids spend climbing trees and following bugs really do soothe their psyches. Fall may require another layer, but it's well worth it.
How to Combat the Back-to-School Worries
Although returning to school is exciting, it also induces anxieties that are sometimes difficult to quell.
7 Reasons Why Being in Nature is Essential for Kids
There is much that nature can do for us all. The following are seven significant reasons to convince you to make more time for it with your whole family.
More Pediatricians Are Writing Prescriptions for Nature
Parents have found the outdoors to be a panacea for everything. But recently, even physicians are beginning to prescribe doses of nature to their patients.
Minimalism: A Key to Mental Health as a New Parent
Parenting is hard for all of us. Practicing minimalism as much as possible in other aspects of your life is a great way to maintain mental health as a new parent.
What I Need My Kids to Know About Postpartum Depression
600,000 mothers each year in the U.S. struggle with postpartum mental health disorders. I was one of them.
Emotionally Healthy Kids Have These 6 Things in Common
How do you know whether or not your kid is emotionally healthy or on the way there?
How to Achieve Long-Lasting Happiness
Wouldn’t we all love to find the key to real happiness? Stay committed to these steps and you may discover it was with you all along.
Why You Should Offer Your Kids a Mental Health Day
When do you start talking to kids about mental health? Likely, the earlier, the better.
The Rollercoaster of Eczema for Mothers of Small Children
While my baby's eczema is considered “mild to moderate,” it has crippled us because it causes him to itch incessantly, especially at nighttime. One mom's story.
Creating the Perfect Bedtime Routine for Babies and Little Kids
When your baby sleeps, their brain and body build towards the development goals they’ll need as they grow. Good rest makes all the difference for the whole family.
How to Double Down on These 8 Environmentally Conscious Efforts
While they might not seem like monumental efforts, over time, all these little changes you can make with your family add up to a positive impact on the environment.
Letting Go of Mom Guilt with Yoga
Incorporating habits that you feel your best can be beneficial not only for you but your entire family. Because when you feel better, you parent better.
3 Fundamental Ways to Build Confidence in Your Post-Baby Body
I’m learning to feel more confident in my post-baby body, while also focusing on finding ways to feel better about my health. Here are three ways to start.
3 Ways Your Kids Can Find Mindfulness Through Nature
From visualizations to nature sound apps, there are so many ways to experience mindfulness using nature even from inside the comfort of your home.
How New Parents Can Create and Maintain a Morning Routine
A solid morning routine will ensure that everyone gets fed and changed at the right time, and will give you a chance to practice some (any!) self-care.
3 Breathing Exercises to Calm Kids of All Ages
Teaching kids to use these visual breathing exercises can help them learn to use breath effectively.
It's Normal for Kids to Feel Anger, Here's How to Help
Processing anger can be difficult for children. Remember it's all part of the process. A child who wants to be a good person is going to be a good person.
5 Ways Working Out Makes Me a More Fit Parent
Exercise helps me be a better mom. I often apply the wisdom of the phrases I hear when I'm working out to the many parenting challenges I encounter.
How to Keep Kids Healthy This Cold & Flu Season
As we head into the upcoming cold and flu season, parents should be mindful of the following best practices to keep their families safe and healthy.
The Surprising Way Horses Benefit Kids' Emotional and Social Skills
Kids can enjoy so many benefits from being with horses, from confidence and a sense of self-efficacy to assertive and emotional communication skills.
Songs for snuggling and singing and falling asleep
For the past nine plus years, I've sung this song nearly every night. I suppose I had an average affinity for it as a child.
How to Help Prevent the 3 Leading Causes of Accidental Death for Infants and Preschoolers
According to the Centers for Disease Control, these are the leading causes of death for infants and preschoolers. Awareness is key