Relationship Modeling 101: Why Your Relationship Is a Role Model For Your Kids
Bella Breakdown In any relationship article, video or book that you read, the expert will explain that your marriage is the foundation of your family. Of course your children are also an important part of your family unit, but without a strong base, the rest can’t be stable. Our relationship with our spouse is typically the one that is the most frequent model for our children. With the divorce rate being so high, it is even more important that we demonstrate what it means to have a strong, healthy bonded relationship with our spouse or partner. While I knew this...
Old-School Parenting Tips That Still Work Today
Bella Breakdown Though times are a-changing and parenting is following suit, there are some old-school parenting techniques that still work today. Just because we have realized that overly-strict parenting is not the answer, that doesn’t mean overly-lax parenting needs to take center stage. It’s a balance of order and play that will allow your child the best opportunity to becoming a happy adult. Most of us strive to do better than our parents did, but try implementing these ‘old-school’ parenting techniques and see what happens! 1. Eat meals together: Dinner is often the easiest meal to eat as a...
Taming The Madness Of Your Minis: How To Raise Good Listeners
Bella Breakdown Do you feel like you repeat yourself hundreds of times each day? Do you find yourself ready to tear your hair out because each day you say the same thing (“Please put your jammies in the laundry basket.”), only to have to repeat it again and again and again each day? Me, too! I had been feeling especially frustrated by my 3 kids not listening. Part of being a parent is teaching the skill of listening, but I didn’t seem to be doing a very good job. That’s when I decided to do a bit of research...
Meatless Meal Options That Kids Will Love!
Bella Breakdown Each night I try and figure out what to make for dinner. Having to feed my 3 kids plus my husband and I is something I have to think about in advance if I am going to put something healthy on the table. I really love cooking (most of the time) and it is important to me to feed my family nutritious and delicious food. While we are not vegetarians, it is always a goal of mine to make at least one meal of the week a meatless one. Nachos: You can find healthier whole grain tortilla chips...
Great Non-Candy Easter Ideas For Kids
Bella Breakdown Easter has really become all about one thing…candy! For those of us looking for something a tad bit more meaningful, or perhaps healthier options, we have compiled some great options for non-candy Easter ideas for the kiddos. Some of these options still fit inside plastic eggs, too. But, that’s not to say that we won’t indulge with some chocolate come this Sunday… Non-candy easter goodies ideas: 1. Stickers and/or stamps 2. Temporary tattoos 3. Finger puppets 4. Key chains 5. Bouncy balls 6. Dice 7. Bubbles 8. Puzzles 9. Bracelets 10. Lip gloss 11....
