Siblings Fighting: Simple Solutions For When You’re at Your Wits End

by Katrina

Being a parent is an amazing journey.  When you finally meet your first-born child, you experience a love you never knew existed.  Then your next child comes along and your family dynamic changes take some getting used to. As your kids grow up, their relationship has...

Coping Skills for Kids: Simple Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions

by Katrina

There are so many articles outlining what parents should and shouldn’t do when it comes to improving coping skills for kids.  It can be overwhelming and tiring to sift through all of the advice out there. There are doodle pads and worksheets to help kids manage their...

9 Best Parenting Books You Don’t Want to Miss!

by Katrina

Parenting is often a juggling act.  You question if you’re doing the right thing, at the right time, while maintaining a good connection and relationship with your child.  One thing that I have learned is that I benefit from reading about parenting for...

99 Activities to Do With Kids

by Katrina

Kids are constantly on the go.  Their energy is boundless and their zest for life is contagious.  One of the best things about having kids is that they can bring out the child in us. However, it’s easy for parents to get bored with the same old activities....

Raising Whole Kids in a Broken World

by Katrina

It’s past 9 p.m. as I watch my kids sleeping soundly.  It’s been a long day, but the silence and peacefulness in this moment doesn’t tell that story.  I realize that my kids are my greatest blessing.  Even the crazy days can’t blur that fact...

How to Stop Temper Tantrums Before They Start

by Katrina

Temper tantrums are a fact of life when it comes to raising kids.  Call it a “fit”, “meltdown”, or whatever you will, but they exist and they can be overwhelming for both kids and their parents.  Figuring out how to stop temper tantrums is...