Children can bring out the best and the worst in us. As they learn to deal with the difficulties of life, they can act pretty difficult at times too, just like we do.
Here’s what to remember at these challenging times.
Tag Archives: Parenting
Why My Kids Decorate the Tree: 5 Good Reasons (and 2 Bad Ones)
I love Christmas and I can’t get enough of Christmas decorations in stores, in magazines and on TV.
Yet, the tree in our home looks nothing like that. Our tree looks messy and chaotic, and wonderful. This post tells you why.
What Are We Subconsciously Teaching Our Kids?
You want to teach your child something important, a lesson that they can benefit from for the rest of their lives. But unknowningly, outside of our awareness, we might be teaching them some very different lessons as well.
5 Criteria For Choosing Kids’ Toys
Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) is approaching as fast as his horse (Reindeer) will carry him. But what will he bring this year? What kind of toys will my children enjoy both right now and for the months (years) to come?
When Fear Overpowers Reality
Sometimes what we fear is so strong that we can’t enjoy the reality that is right in front of us. This weekend is a challenge in overcoming that.
The Positive Role Guilt Can Play
Is guilt always bad? It sure feels that way, but it can also lead us toward positive actions, toward a better version of ourselves, even. Want to know how?
“I can’t do this!” – “But you’re alreay doing it!”
Sometimes you feel as if life is asking too much from you. Just way more than you can give. You feel like you can’t do the things you already seem to be doing anyways. Why is that? And how can you cope?
“I don’t really enjoy spending time with my kids…” – Why That Is and 8 Tips to Get You Started
Do you find it hard to enjoy the time you have with your kids? Do you feel guilty when you look forward to their bed time or a day to yourself? You’re not alone, and I have some tips to help you out.
How to deal with angry kids: quick fixes
Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: pexels.com First of all, how you deal with anger in others gives you a lot of information about dealing with your own anger, but that’s for another time… At this moment in time, I’m stuck in my house with my two (mostly lovely, sometimes insane) children because we’re in theContinue reading “How to deal with angry kids: quick fixes”
A Perfect Parent In 4 Simple Steps.
Disclaimer 1: This title is obviously clickbait, in real life I’ve never met a perfect anything.Disclaimer 2: This post deals with the role of ‘parent‘ since it’s a big one in my life, and also since tomorrow is Mother’s Day, but you can replace it with any role you take up in life (partner, sibling,Continue reading “A Perfect Parent In 4 Simple Steps.”
Unscrewing Myself 