This week we thought we’d round up a few of our favorites from around the web, posts and ideas to encourage you in everyday ways as you seek to nurture your young child and survive the summer with everyone’s sanity intact.
How to Be a Better Parent
A fantastic article that distills the overwhelming amount of parenting information into 3 succinct bits of common-sense, research-backed advice.
“Let your kids get bored, don’t solve all their problems, and be sure to tend to your own basic needs first.”
7 do’s and don’ts to help your family build empathy skills
Sometimes turning the tide doesn’t mean a radical change in behavior. Building empathy in our children begins early and happens in everyday ways like conversation and modeling compassion. A great read here, particularly in light of today’s issues and controversies that divide us.
33 Activities Under $10 That Will Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer
Because it’s July already and you may be fresh out of ideas! Everything from matchbox car roads on the carpet with painter’s tape to driveway bullseye with sponges and sidewalk chalk.
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Sometimes we overcomplicate parenting, don’t we? Remember, so much of good parenting is about showing up for our kids in normal, everyday ways — listening, modeling what we want to teach them, and having simple fun together.
We hope these handpicked reads will be encouraging, affirming, and spark some fun!
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