Parenting

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

Not sure what to get your kid’s teacher this holiday season? Check out our roundup of thoughtful teacher gifts that definitely score an A+ for creativity! Besides you, your kid’s teacher spends a heck of a lot of time with them each day. Show them how much you appreciate their effort and time with these

These handy tips will make your slow cooker easier to clean, faster to use and even turn it into the life of the party. A slow cooker fills the house with mouth-watering smells and has dinner ready and waiting at the end of the work day. When used correctly, the slow cooker can be the fairy

Sharing has become such a “thing”! I rebel agains the “Sharing is Caring” expectation that we push on young kids. Do you? 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/theparentingjunkie FOLLOW

Why won’t you just eat? I’ve been there. Stressed at the dinner table, engaged in a standoff with a toddler. And I even know, once it gets emotional, once the meal turns into a battle, I’m going to lose. So how do we stop it from getting to that point? I have some tips that

What is attachment parenting all about? 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 and hope you guys like this! NEVER MISS AN EPISODE!

What can you do at home to safely remove excessive ear wax from your child’s ears? In this video, Dr. Maithilee Menezes, a pediatric otolaryngologist with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, offers tips about Q-tips, plus advice on how to make a home solution to soften ear wax which you can administer like ear drops. Subscribe

Minimalist Christmas: How to Choose Less this Holiday Season The Parenting Junkie discusses minimalist Christmas and minimalist holidays. How can we choose less gifts when society seems to encourage more? By choosing to focus on quality over quantity and choosing intentional gifts you too can have a minimalist kids Christmas this year that feels joyful

Help! My kids won’t sleep – some thoughts on creating a peaceful and effective bedtime. 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 and

Are you as addicted to the “Good jobs!” and gold stars as the rest of us. More to the point – is your child? #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/theparentingjunkie FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie For more

Do you force your kids to apologize? Why or why not? 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 and hope you guys like

Calm parenting is easier said than done. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris shares a few tips to help you stop escalating your punishments and start seeing results. We’ve all been there – your consequences keep growing in intensity but you still feel like your child doesn’t care. The reason we’re usually

Whether you’re cozying up on the couch Christmas morning or just want to add a little fun to bedtime, these are some of the best coordinated pajamas for the whole family. Christmas break is the best excuse to wear your pjs all day. These cozy (often matching) sets will keep the entire family feeling festive

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Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge RIE Parenting: Why I Love this Respectful Parenting Approach! The Parenting Junkie loves the RIE philosophy even if not every part of it works for her family. RIE was originally coined by Magda Gerber. It is based on Magda Gerber’s teachings which are inspired by her work with

Many new and expectant mothers are beaming with excitement and joy as they prepare to welcome their new bundle of joy into the world. However, it is common for some expectant mothers to experience high levels of anxiety and even become depressed before or after childbirth. Here are some of the most common symptoms of