A monthly online magazine chock-full of insightful articles for busy mothers.

by Judy Rhein

One of the most effective ways of boosting a child’s self esteem and motivating him or her to better things is by praising. This article is based on the idea that there are two kinds of praise: evaluative and appreciative. Honest, appreciative, creative praise is a necessary …

by Jodi Lynn

I am not a fan of potty training children early. In the ten years I have been helping parents with potty training, I have never known even one who was completely trained when starting before the age of three. That doesn’t mean that there are not success …

from Parenting Toddlers

- Never leave your children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment.

- If you have a pool in your yard, you must put up a fence to separate your house from the pool. Most young children who drown in pools wander out of …

a list of timeless verbal games and rhymes that children have loved through the years. Your children will ask you over and over to “Do it again!.” These are “no brainers” for you but will surely stretch you child’s vocabulary, math skills or reading ability

by Jodie Lynn

Identifying if your child is ready for potty training is easy; it’s the actual process that is driving parents over the edge. Here are a few “tried and true” tips.

Your child might be ready if:

They know the difference between a wet and dry diaper.

The …