Potty training at home is one thing… but potty training with daycare involved? Whole new level. 😅 If your toddler is starting potty training and also spends time at daycare/preschool, it’s totally normal to feel a little nervous about how it’ll all work together. The good news? With a solid plan and good communication, potty…
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If your toddler is holding their poop or struggling with constipation during potty training, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common (and frustrating!) bumps in the road for many parents. A backed-up tummy can make potty training feel impossible—and painful poops can lead to even more resistance. So why is constipation so common…
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Potty training can be an exciting milestone, but what happens when your child flat-out refuses to use the potty? 😩 You may hear: ❌ “No! I don’t want to!”❌ Crying or screaming when you suggest the potty.❌ Holding in pee or poop to avoid using the toilet. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone!…
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By Amanda Henderson of Safechildren.info The internet has become an integral part of children’s lives, but with its benefits come serious risks – one of the most concerning being cyberbullying. Unlike traditional bullying, online harassment can follow children everywhere, making it harder to escape. Parents play a crucial role in preventing, recognizing, and addressing cyberbullying…
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Each year for, my sons’ little league does a special Mother’s Day celebration for all the moms and grandmothers. They have free popcorn, decorate the field with balloons, pass out flowers and invite the moms to join the players on the field for the pledge of allegiance. As the team mom this year, I was…
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Embracing Dyslexia: From Early Challenges to Artistic Triumph John Greenberg’s journey with dyslexia began with emotions of bewilderment and annoyance, feelings that many with learning differences can empathize with. He found himself in a world where his classmates moved forward while he felt stuck, labelled as ‘slow’ because of a condition he didn’t yet understand.…
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Motherhood is not for the faint of heart. It’s a journey that has challenged, shaped, and often required me to rediscover my voice in new and profound ways. In my latest podcast episode, I bring this conversation to the forefront, focusing on how we, as mothers, can empower ourselves through vocal confidence and advocacy in…
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The cost of a college education can be staggering, but there’s hope for me and other parents and students aiming to avoid the burden of student loans. In a compelling episode of Katie Fenske’s podcast, we dive deep into the world of scholarships with the knowledgeable Dave Peterson, a father and scholarship coach who helped…
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Have you ever looked at your little ones and thought, “Maybe we’ll travel when they’re older”? If so, you’re not alone. But what if I told you that waiting isn’t necessary? That family vacations with your children, regardless of their age, can not only be doable but downright delightful? In this episode of my Burnt…
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Motherhood is a journey I can attest to being like no other, marked by a spectrum of emotions and experiences that can test the limits of one’s resilience and self-love. In a recent heart-to-heart episode of my “Burnt Pancakes” podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah Parise, the genius behind “Great Days…
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