Image Credit: © Kristin Sloan | December 07, 2016 at 07:13PM | CC by 2.0Mindfulness is everywhere these days, so it's really no surprise that it's even made its way to the changing table. But this isn't just a fad.It's a real way to use an interaction that happens multiple times a day to bond with your baby and to learn how he is communicating with you; his moods movements, expressions and - most importantly - his cues. Because every parent knows the more tuned in you are to your baby's … [Read more...]
What Dr. Sears and Huggies Taught Me About the Power of a Hug
We all know that hugs are good for our kids, but I recently got the chance to take a major deep dive into the science and culture of hugs with one of my personal parenting heroes, Dr. Sears. Today I’d love to share with you all that I learned.So- why was I in a room with Dr. Sears (a man whose books had a spot of honor on my nightstand for a LONG time once I started having babies)? And why was he so focused on hugs?As I’ve mentioned here before, I once again have the honor of being a … [Read more...]
Parenting: Making Cookies with Grandma, Uninterrupted
*This post is sponsored by Huggies. In this house, we love uninterrupted family time. We were so excited for my parents to visit last week, for example. We all had the chance to sit down and ice gingerbread cookies together for what felt like hours. I honestly got teary eyed, it was so special.Three generations, bonding and baking together, with no interruptions. My son was so proud icing the pieces "all by himself."And I know he was happy to be dry during our cookie frosting family … [Read more...]
A Perfect Way to Volunteer with Young Kids (And Help New Moms in Need!)
We talk a lot here about doing our best to raise kids who aren't entitled. Yet, one of the things I struggle with most is finding good ways to get my young children involved in volunteering.From soup kitchens to neighborhood road clean-ups, there just aren't a lot of opportunities that my kids (ages 2, 6 and 7) are old enough for yet.If you find yourself in the same predicament, I've got some great news. Next week is Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 26 - 30, 2016) so we’ve … [Read more...]