CAREGIVING is recognized as an action role. It also includes social interactions. These are two essential functions in the caregiving space. The individual(s), often a part of a family’s network, assist with helping loved ones navigate their world. The role has many functions, including finding enjoyable outings for loved ones. Wouldn’t you agree?Social engagement is essential for elderly well-being and critical during the older years because loved ones are...… CAREGIVING is recognized as an action role. It also includes social interactions. These are two essential functions in the caregiving space. The individual(s), often a part of a family’s network, assist with helping loved ones navigate their world. The role has many functions, including finding enjoyable outings for loved ones. Wouldn’t you agree?Social engagement is essential for elderly well-being and critical during the older years because loved ones are...WW…

Most children (about 60%)  ues.   Related Resources:Perfect for Pinning:  This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Child TemperamentStay-at-Home MomDevelopmental ToysToddler DevelopmentSocial-Emotional Development Amazon affiliate links appear on this blog. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (at no added cost to you).…Most children (about 60%)  ues.   Related Resources:Perfect for Pinning:  This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Child TemperamentStay-at-Home MomDevelopmental ToysToddler DevelopmentSocial-Emotional Development Amazon affiliate links appear on this blog. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (at no added cost to you).WW…

Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging to be patient with kids of any age. You may find yourself yelling at your kids and not understand why. Parenting without yelling is a goal to move toward but the first step is understanding why you are losing your patience.Most of us don’t care for our own needs the way we should. Let’s face it, our primary instinct is to put our children’s needs first. When we do have a few minutes to ourselves, we may find it hard to rest (or sleep) or feel pressured to stay up late to catch up on work.Although on a daily...…Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging to be patient with kids of any age. You may find yourself yelling at your kids and not understand why. Parenting without yelling is a goal to move toward but the first step is understanding why you are losing your patience.Most of us don’t care for our own needs the way we should. Let’s face it, our primary instinct is to put our children’s needs first. When we do have a few minutes to ourselves, we may find it hard to rest (or sleep) or feel pressured to stay up late to catch up on work.Although on a daily...WW…

Sneak peek: A basic overview of the types of child temperament and the role they play in child developmentThe idea of ‘temperament’ is heard a lot in any circle of parents, caregivers, or teachers discussing children. Although the word ‘temperament’ may not be used, you hear parents and teachers discuss a child who, “needs some time to warm up” or is who is “full of energy.” Most parents probably have a good sense of their child’s temperament but may not understand its implications for parenting. Understanding the types of child temperament and how they influence parenting can be a...…Sneak peek: A basic overview of the types of child temperament and the role they play in child developmentThe idea of ‘temperament’ is heard a lot in any circle of parents, caregivers, or teachers discussing children. Although the word ‘temperament’ may not be used, you hear parents and teachers discuss a child who, “needs some time to warm up” or is who is “full of energy.” Most parents probably have a good sense of their child’s temperament but may not understand its implications for parenting. Understanding the types of child temperament and how they influence parenting can be a...WW…

I’m thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom and expert in helping parents foster a growth mindset and positive developmental traits in their children. We all want to make the world a better place. And raising kind children is part of it. But kindness for kids doesn’t always happen by accident. We have to intentionally raise our children to be kind, and practice kind behavior daily. Studies show that kindness makes children happier, reduces stress, and improves self-esteem. Kind actions activate the joyful area of...…I’m thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom and expert in helping parents foster a growth mindset and positive developmental traits in their children. We all want to make the world a better place. And raising kind children is part of it. But kindness for kids doesn’t always happen by accident. We have to intentionally raise our children to be kind, and practice kind behavior daily. Studies show that kindness makes children happier, reduces stress, and improves self-esteem. Kind actions activate the joyful area of...WW…

You are here: Forget everything you’ve heard, this is the right way to motivate your childHave you ever spent more hours than you should putting off something you hate doing? We all have. The truth is, lack of motivation is an issue that affects everyone, but it can be particularly difficult to deal with in children.Problem is, motivating an unmotivated child gets harder with time and children’s lack of motivation and can stay with them for year.So, what does the behavior of an unmotivated child look like?It is said that motivation must originate from the heart, and that most of the...…You are here: Forget everything you’ve heard, this is the right way to motivate your childHave you ever spent more hours than you should putting off something you hate doing? We all have. The truth is, lack of motivation is an issue that affects everyone, but it can be particularly difficult to deal with in children.Problem is, motivating an unmotivated child gets harder with time and children’s lack of motivation and can stay with them for year.So, what does the behavior of an unmotivated child look like?It is said that motivation must originate from the heart, and that most of the...WW…

You are here: Non-toy gifts for kidsThis post contains affiliate links for your convenience.Let’s face it – kids love toys, and we love giving them the toys they feel they can’t live without. But we all know where most of those toys end up – forgotten at the bottom of the toybox and eventually donated to charity or passed down to siblings or to other family members.The toys our kids keep receiving for their birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions just keep piling up – and more arrive year in, year out.In this post I’ll be talking about:I’ll also give you a list of about 41...…You are here: Non-toy gifts for kidsThis post contains affiliate links for your convenience.Let’s face it – kids love toys, and we love giving them the toys they feel they can’t live without. But we all know where most of those toys end up – forgotten at the bottom of the toybox and eventually donated to charity or passed down to siblings or to other family members.The toys our kids keep receiving for their birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions just keep piling up – and more arrive year in, year out.In this post I’ll be talking about:I’ll also give you a list of about 41...WW…

You are here: What to do when baby won’t sleep in cribThe products recommended here are affiliate links. This means that pruchasing these products helps support this blog at no extra cost to you. Please read the disclosure for more details.You’ve tried EVERYTHING. You’re at your wits’ end. No matter what you try, baby won’t sleep in crib. This happens more often than you might think, but knowing this information isn’t going to make things any easier for you. So what can you do when baby won’t sleep in the crib?In this article, we’ll look at some of the reasons why baby won’t sleep...…You are here: What to do when baby won’t sleep in cribThe products recommended here are affiliate links. This means that pruchasing these products helps support this blog at no extra cost to you. Please read the disclosure for more details.You’ve tried EVERYTHING. You’re at your wits’ end. No matter what you try, baby won’t sleep in crib. This happens more often than you might think, but knowing this information isn’t going to make things any easier for you. So what can you do when baby won’t sleep in the crib?In this article, we’ll look at some of the reasons why baby won’t sleep...WW…

You are here: 50 Ways to Calm an Anxious Child Without Words (+PRINTABLE VISUAL ANXIETY CARDS)This post contains affiliate links for your convenienceWe now know that using age-appropriate strategies to help children to learn to manage their big emotions by themselves is the most effective path to help calm your anxious child.But we also know that teaching them to deal effectively with difficult emotions can seem like an endless journey and can leave you pulling your hair out in despair!The development of children’s emotional intelligence is often a long and somewhat slippery...…You are here: 50 Ways to Calm an Anxious Child Without Words (+PRINTABLE VISUAL ANXIETY CARDS)This post contains affiliate links for your convenienceWe now know that using age-appropriate strategies to help children to learn to manage their big emotions by themselves is the most effective path to help calm your anxious child.But we also know that teaching them to deal effectively with difficult emotions can seem like an endless journey and can leave you pulling your hair out in despair!The development of children’s emotional intelligence is often a long and somewhat slippery...WW…

Inpatient rehab is a type of addiction treatment where patients reside at a rehabilitation facility 24/7 while receiving supervised and highly structured care for their drug and alcohol abuse.1 This page will refer to inpatient rehab as such, though it should be noted that inpatient rehab may also refer to inpatient rehabilitation for physical therapy or recovery from other medical conditions in an inpatient environment. Once a person enters an inpatient rehab facility, they become a full-time resident of their chosen program and receive targeted care and support for 24 hours a day,...…Inpatient rehab is a type of addiction treatment where patients reside at a rehabilitation facility 24/7 while receiving supervised and highly structured care for their drug and alcohol abuse.1 This page will refer to inpatient rehab as such, though it should be noted that inpatient rehab may also refer to inpatient rehabilitation for physical therapy or recovery from other medical conditions in an inpatient environment. Once a person enters an inpatient rehab facility, they become a full-time resident of their chosen program and receive targeted care and support for 24 hours a day,...WW…