Mamapedia Voices highlights selected writers from up-and-coming mom bloggers to well-known mom experts.
Fall is officially here! Which means more time with family and (hopefully) more fun. From communication techniques to laundry hacks, we’ve gathered up our favorite posts from September for your go-to-guide as we approach the holiday season…. More
Merriam-Webster defines discipline as training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character. Many people mistakenly equate discipline with punishment, but they are not the same thing, and they have quite different results for both children and parents. Punishment is punitive, and it changes a specific behavior, but often only when the punisher is present. An article by Michigan State University Extension explains: using a positive discipline approach still necessitates that the parent or caregiver be consistent and firm, but at the same time teaches children what is proper and expected; trains and equips them with the knowledge, skills and abilities to make appropriate choices; and guides them in making those choices using consistent, loving, respectful and age-appropriate consequences…. More
It can be tough buying gifts for children. You want to be sure that they are age or developmentally appropriate, that the kids like them, that they are going to hold up to hard play, and that you don’t go overboard with the quantity. For a couple of years, a short rhyme has offered assistance with that last concern; it suggests, “Something they want, something they need; something to wear, and something to read.” Let’s take a look at some possibilities in each of those categories that help with finding awesome gifts for your five-year-old…. More
This week, our resident pediatrician, Dr. Stephanie Dekom, tackles pacifier safety, talking with toddlers and when to stop swaddling.
Need some expert advice? Submit your question through the comments below! For more tips, follow Dr. Dekom on Instagram…. More
Listen, I have a confession to make. I am sometimes a lazy mom.
Introverted personality combined with anxiety and depression and chronic illness have made me more than exhausted or wore down at times. Even at my healthiest I have days where I am just NOT feeling it…. More
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