Lessons You Can Teach Your Kids From The Olympics
Bella Breakdown There are a lot of lessons you can teach your kids from watching the olympics. Of course, what it takes to become an elite athlete is just one of the many lessons you could present to your kids. Using the Olympics to teach your kids that their dreams are important could be a great learning opportunity for the both of you! 1. Be willing to put in the time: Often times, people have large aspirations but they don’t have the discipline to devote the proper time to achieve said aspirations. Remind your kids of the work load...
Fighting The February Boredom Doldrums: Ideas For How To Keep Kids Occupied During Colder Months
Bella Breakdown When the weather is cold and the days are short, being cooped up indoors can become somewhat of a tedious situation for our little ones. Let’s be real – it’s not easy for us either. It is during this time that parents end up hearing “I’m bored!” continuously from kids. It might be tempting to give in to allowing your kids extra time watching television, or playing on tablets and phones. However, rather than allowing your kids to zone out in a mindless way, try getting creative instead. Kids need to be active. Their little bodies need the...
Tips For Caring For Tiny Teeth
Bella Breakdown We celebrate their coming in and we celebrate their falling out. Your child’s baby teeth are cute and precious. While they are temporary, it is still important to take good care of them. Actually, it is important to start caring for their pearly whites before they even come in. Brushing and Flossing: When your baby is small, it is important to wipe their gums with a soft clean washcloth or an infant gum massager (a little tool you pop onto your finger to rub your baby’s gums). Once your little one’s first tooth emerges, use an infant...
4 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was a Parenting Newbie
Bella Breakdown I love giving advice, as long as it is something I am somewhat knowledgeable about. One of the reasons I love giving advice on parenting is because I have 3 kids and I figured SO many things out through trial and error (lots and lots of errors). Therefore, I certainly can’t claim to know it all (not even close), but if I can save a parent even a little bit of frustration, especially a brand new parent, that makes it worthwhile! 1. The importance of sleep. When I had my first child, I thought that the later...
Lessons Learned From Parenthood
Bella Breakdown Being a parent is full of trials and tribulations. These are some truths that you learn. 1. Get a dog. They are basically a vacuum cleaner for all the kids’ messes. 2. Max out your DVR on cartoons. You never know when your child will decide on a new favorite. 3. Carry an extra change of clothes in the diaper bag. Emergencies happen regularly with kids. 4. Take off your child’s fuzzy socks before changing diapers. You don’t want those cute socks to become a poopy mess. 5. Your kids will rule the house. You will end...
