Best Ways to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Sibling
Welcoming a new baby is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming for your toddler. Until now, they have had your full attention, and suddenly they need to share. This can bring out jealousy, clinginess, or confusion. But the good news is that there are simple strategies to ease the transition. In fact, learning the best ways to prepare your toddler for a new sibling can make the experience smoother and even fun for your little one. 1. Start Talking Early Help your toddler understand what is coming with simple language and repetition: Say things like, “There’s a baby...
These Women Want You to Know That Having a C-Section Doesn’t Mean You Failed at Giving Birth
Bella Breakdown Trust us, there’s no “right” way to give birth. Many women who give birth via C-section feel that they have failed in some way because they did not have the full experience of giving birth. Many words that women use to describe their feelings post C-section are ashamed, let down and disappointed. Some people feel there are bragging rights for describing how many hours you’re in labor, how many hours you pushed for and how it all happened. However, there are no prizes for being a superwoman in the delivery room. All that matters is that you...
Real Moms, Real Solutions: Do You Know How to Make the Most of Those Last Few Weeks of Summer?
Bella Breakdown As the summer days are rapidly stretching toward fall, all of the telltale signs are here: back-to-school ads on tv, fall items in the stores, and most of all, the drive to fit in as many things as possible before school is back in session. I had panicky thoughts the other day when I was thinking of the end of the summer coming and when our lives go back to the busy business of the school year. There are too many things we haven’t done yet! If you are like me and want to fit in as...
Parenting Dilemma: Chastise or Chuckle?
Kids do the darndest things! See a hilarious home video that addresses the question of whether parents should correct or...
How to Handle Rebellious Teens
Dealing with those rebellious teenage years can be tough, but with some practical tips on how to bridge the gap between you and your teen the journey should be much easier. Jo Frost gives some tips that will help your relationship with a troubled...
