Parenting

When my firstborn was six months old, and my maternity leave was only half over, I went back to work—not because I wanted to, but because my career as an elementary school teacher was on the line. I had spent three years chasing teaching’s golden trophy, a permanent contract, and if I didn’t get back

Though you very diligently apply and reapply your child’s sunscreen, accidents happen and the occasional sunburn is inevitable. When it happens, parents often wonder how to treat it, especially if it’s their child’s first one. Dr. Kristen Bruno offers her professional opinion on the best ways to relieve and treat your child’s sunburn. Subscribe to

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge And ❤ share this video with 10 friends (https://youtu.be/bysX89pn0cA) The Parenting Junkie shares how to create flow in your day. No need for strict schedules, just choose 3 big rocks anchored to a time in the day and let the rest flow from there. ???? Don’t just survive…thrive.

How to Get Kids to Listen (without yelling, bribing, or threatening!) The Parenting Junkie shows how to get kids to listen. When our children don’t do what we say it can be maddening. You may find yourself resorting to bribes, threats, and even yelling but after the fact still wondering how to get kids to

From the perfect pair of socks to some of the coolest tech devices, we’ve got the best stocking stuffers for the guy who’s impossible to buy for. The holidays aren’t supposed to be stressful, right? And yet finding the perfect stocking stuffers for men can be next to impossible. Lucky for you, we like to

Jennifer Pinarski asks other parents for advice on how to talk to young children about the significance of Remembrance Day. Peace is when you smile at someone and make the world a tiny bit brighter Peace is when you hear a baby laugh, or give a hug to the hurt— Excerpt from a poem by

Dr. Laura Markham on Peaceful Parenting The Parenting Junkie and Dr. Laura Markham from aha parenting and author of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids and Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings, team up in this series to show you peaceful parenting in action! 1:00 – What are you brining to the situation? 1:24 – Connection 2:25 – Coaching

It is not uncommon for newborn babies to be jaundiced when they are first born. However, it can leave many questions for new parents. What is jaundice? Is it normal? How do I tell if my child is improving? Here are answers to some of the questions you may have if your newborn has jaundice.

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Feeding your infant when they have a stuffy nose can be tricky! Colds and other respiratory illnesses cause congestion, which can make feeding your baby or young child even more difficult than usual. In this video, Dr. Kristen Bruno offers tips for parents, including advice on how to clear an infant’s stuffy nose. Plus, learn

What’s the difference between punishments and (natural) consequences? Why peaceful parents strive not to use punishments? Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!) http://www.facebook.com/theparentingj… FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie Huge peace

Going into fix-it mode, or minimizing their sadness, isn’t the best approach. Why is it that when we try to calm kids down, they sometimes get more worked up? Our intention is to be soothing. To teach them that this tiny bump in the road of life can be driven over without crashing the entire vehicle into

Avoid Power Struggles & Get Kids to Cooperate the First Time! The Parenting Junkie shows how to avoid power struggles with you child. Instead of getting fierce trying being playful to diffuse power struggles with kids. It can be tough to find playfulness in the midst of a power struggle but finding your inner playful

Today we’re talking all about periods and going over everything you should know for your daughter’s first period. At what age should you expect it? How long should it last? How can you help your daughter get ready for her first period? Dr. Holly Hoefgen, Pediatric Gynecologist, answers all of these questions and offers advice

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge The Parenting Junkie illustrates what independent play is. How can we facilitate independent play? Often we inhibit it by doing the exact things we are recommended to do to encourage independent play. In this video you’ll learn how to encourage independent play and how to encourage your child