Are you starting your positive parenting journey? Here are some of the best parenting books that have changed my parenting perspectives. I will be sharing books about child development, positive parenting, toddlerhood, encouraging children to read, and developing resilience in children etc. Table of contents : If you only time for 1 book…  If you want to understand the essence of positive parenting…  If you are a new parent…  If you want to learn about secure attachment  If you want to develop resilience in your child…  If you enjoy reading about how children’s brain ..read more

Inside: What are the causes of sibling rivalry? Are sibling rivalries normal? What are examples of sibling rivalry behaviours? Three mistakes that parents make when managing siblings arguments and how do you deal with sibling rivalries.   What is sibling rivalry?   Sibling rivalry is the ongoing conflict between children in the same family. Siblings feel jealous and are constantly fighting and arguing with one another as they see each other as competitors.     What are the causes of sibling rivalry?   Children feel anxious when there is another child in the family. To ..read more

Inside: Why does labelling emotions help children regulate their emotions? How can we label emotions? What are the words to use? What books can we use to teach children to label emotions? Free download: Includes refrigerator summary sheet on labelling emotions, Feelings Thermometer, Feelings Vocabulary Words Lists, Zones of Regulation Chart and and Feelings drawing activity template. Imagine this scenario (it might be familiar to many of us!): your child is putting all of his focus on making a very tall tower using magnetic tiles. As the tower gets taller, it starts getting wobbly and your ch ..read more

Inside: Positive parenting tips to help your toddlers and preschoolers switch off the tv without tears, a screen time contract template, 4-week activity plan, and 30+ easy screen-free activity ideas IMPORTANT NOTE: I am not saying that you cannot give your children screen time. I am not saying that giving your children screen time makes you a bad parent. I am saying children should not have EXCESSIVE screen time. Children should not be ADDICTED to screens. If you want to get back in charge of screen time at home, this guide is for you.   Screen time guidelines The World Health Organizati ..read more

In this guide: stay home survival tips, daily schedule, 4-week activity planner, 70+ simple play ideas for toddlers & preschoolers If I, as a seasoned stay-at-home-mom, is feeling anxious about having my kids and husband at home with me 24/7 for 4 weeks, I am sure you are feeling extremely worried too. I want to share my teacher and parenting knowledge to help you through this difficult period. SCHOOL CLOSURE ESSENTIAL GUIDE   In this guide, I share my best tips that helped me maintain my sanity as a sahm! I also included stay home daily schedules and a 4-week activity plan.   ..read more

Inside: How to create a stress-free school morning routine, actionable tips to help you make mornings less hectic, and free morning routine printables for your toddlers, preschoolers and school aged kids.     “My kid refused to get changed into their uniforms!” “My boy loves to laze in bed, doesn’t want to get up to brush his teeth!” “How to prevent meltdowns at 6 am?” “How do I get my child ready for school in the morning when they refuse to cooperate?”     I’ve been through it myself and I tried several strategies to finally make my mornings peaceful.   Here are so ..read more

Inside: Why do toddlers throw tantrums? How do I deal with my toddler not sharing? How to manage toddlers and challenging behaviors? How do I improve my relationship with my toddler? Bonus: Free 1-page refrigerator sheet about your toddler, and exact words to use when you coach and connect with them. (Free download at the end of the post) HERE ARE 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TODDLERS: 1. TODDLERS ARE EGOCENTRIC At 2 and 3 years, your child’s favourite word is like “me! Mine! I want!” This is because your child has developed a sense of identity. Sharing is difficult for them be ..read more

Inside: You will pick up 5 simple ways to build sibling relationship and strengthen the bonds with your children. These strategies and activities can be easily incorporated into your daily routines. Read on to learn how to cultivate strong sibling ties!    Hands up if you deal with siblings conflict every. single. day.   You are not alone, my friend.   Over the years, I have become a qualified mediator because I get to practise restoring harmony every day.    This is how I assure myself: as long as my kids show more love than fights, I am doing a great job.   ..read more

Inside: How to self-regulate your emotions, manage your anger and stop yelling even when your child is pushing your buttons. I was a yeller. I shouted at my son when he refused to comply, I yelled at him when he deliberately refused to play his piano pieces well, I screamed at him when he throws a tantrum over the slightest issue, I shouted at him when he shouted at his sister (see the irony?). And each time after I yelled at my children, I became overwhelmed with guilt. I regretted not controlling my frustrations, I reproached myself for not empathizing with my kids, I felt lousy because I ..read more

As parents, we all love your children. But do our children feel our love? If you are not speaking your child’s love language, then he may not feel deeply connected with you.  I previously read Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell’s book on the 5 love languages, and I am surprised to know there is a children’s version: The 5 love languages of children. What are the 5 love languages? The focus of the book is on meeting your child’s need for love. I learned that every child has a special way of receiving love. Coined by Dr. Gary Chapman, the five ways that people speak and understand emotional ..read more