MudpieMama has Moved to Positive Parenting Connection
| March 15, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Parenting |
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It’s official….you can now find MudpieMama over at Positive Parenting Connection on the web and on Facebook All posts previously found on mudpiemama will be available at positive parenting connection and the plan is to keep sharing many more articles, resources, guest posts, book reviews and more on positive,playful and practical parenting! Peace & Be Well,…
How to Handle It When Children Lie?
| March 8, 2012 | Parenting, Positive_discipline |
When children lie, taking a break to cool off before addressing the situation can help you first find the emotional space and the right tools to move forward. An effective way to deal with lies is to remember the TRUTH: Traps, Respect, Understanding, Time Off and Honesty. Read on to find out more…
Grand Plans for Motherhood…Slammed and Revised
| March 5, 2012 | Parenting |
Like any first time mom I had grand plans about how I was going to welcome my child into the world, all the wonderfully earth-conscious, natural choices we were going to make…While I rushed though the grocery store in fear of a crying baby, looking slovenly and in need of a nap, other moms were taking their time, toting around a napping babe, hair washed and in clean clothes.
Sharing Sunday
| March 4, 2012 | Parenting |
It’s Sunday again! We started the day as we usually do on Sundays with pancakes & pajamas breakfast and spent the rest of the day playing. Love the weekend! Some great reads this week: Toddler Approved shares 8 Ways to Deal with Anger as a Parent. Lots of great tips, including resting, eating well and…
That Was Then…This is Now: 10 Things that Have Changed After Having Children.
| February 29, 2012 | Parenting |
From disposable income to disposable diapers, from going out to dance, to passing out on the couch – life with children is sometimes really different from what it was before children. Read on to discover 10 things that have changed meaning after having children.
4 Ways to Foster Attachment to Distant Family Members
| February 24, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Parenting |
The biggest challenge is somehow creating opportunities for the children to share laughter, milestones and celebrations as well as everyday life so the distance doesn’t feel so great. With face to face visits being limited to a few times a year, in the interim, we have figured out these four ways to help maintain attachment:
Special Time Series: A list of 60 Activities To Do With Preschoolers and School Aged Children
| February 22, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting, Play |
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A sure fire way to have successful special time with pre-schoolers is letting them choose the activity and lead the way.
School age children sometimes start thinking time with mom and dad is lame so keeping special time as a ritual, a weekly tradition on a set day/time possibly, is a great way to not lose this very important time together.
This list has 60 Activitiy ideas for special time with Preschoolers and School Aged children.
Special Time Series: A List of 40 Activity Ideas for Infants and Toddlers
| February 20, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting, Play |
Special time is a priceless time between a parent and a child. It’s a time set aside to create and strengthen the bond that helps parents and children live and learn in harmony.Listed below are 40 activity ideas for having special time with Infants and Toddlers. Part 2 has 60 More activity ideas for Special time with preschoolers and School Aged Children:
Finding your mama-groove: 5 ways to Eliminate Judge/Be Judged Mentality
| February 14, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting |
Parents go through so many of the same situations, trying to step into another parents shoes and trying to understand what they are going through is a sure fire way to erase judgement and replace it with empathy, understanding and care.
Kindness During a Tantrum: 10 Ways to Show you Care
| February 13, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting |
Kindness is a wonderful thing. Surprising your child with a new book, fresh whipped cream atop their favorite fruits or letting them stay awake to talk with you for an extra ten minutes, whatever kind act it may be, children thrive on love and kindness. What about when your child is having a tantrum? Did you…
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