SmartKidParentingHow To Start Independent Play If You Haven’t AlreadyAfter my last post How Daily Independent Play Helped Me Raise ‘Good’ Kids, I got a lot of questions about how to start implementing daily…Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016
SmartKidParentingHow Daily Independent Play Helped Me Raise ‘Good’ KidsOne of the best pieces of parenting advice I’ve ever applied was giving my child independent playtime each day.Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016
SmartKidParentingKids Play (vs. Kids Being Entertained)I took a walk around the block the other day with my kids and my Mom. We picked up sticks, noticed different flowers (practicing colors and…Apr 18, 2016Apr 18, 2016
SmartKidParentingHow We Make Our Children Feel InsecureThe infamous playground boundary story goes a little something like this.Apr 18, 2016Apr 18, 2016
SmartKidParentingWhy Your Baby’s Right Brain Is So ImportantMost people have a dominant side, whether that be hand, foot, or eye. It’s the same for the brain. Most of us have a left hemisphere…Apr 14, 2016Apr 14, 2016
SmartKidParentingHow Many Books Should you Have in Your House For a Successful Reader?Wanna know what makes kids excited about reading books? Simple! Look in their current books of choice. If they aren’t reading, just look at…Apr 14, 2016Apr 14, 2016
SmartKidParentingAre You Parenting Your Child or Your Ego?Have you ever smiled at a stranger while gritting your teeth and under your breath telling your child to behave? I think most of us have…Apr 10, 2016Apr 10, 2016
SmartKidParentingThis Parenting Trait Produces Narcissism in Children!In the last few weeks, I discussed praise and some of the negative effects it can have on a child. There was one thing that I forgot to…Apr 9, 2016Apr 9, 2016
SmartKidParentingHow to Say ‘Good Job’ Without Saying ‘Good Job’Last week I shared some thoughts on saying ‘Good Job’ or shall I say, some of the negative effects of saying it. I’m hoping it made you…Apr 3, 2016Apr 3, 2016
SmartKidParenting‘Good Job’ ParentingHang around any playground, playgroup, or any place where kids are and I guarantee you, within a few minutes you will hear the most common…Apr 3, 2016Apr 3, 2016