Author Archives: Lindsay Perry

When your child is having a meltdown, it is easy to feel like yelling at them or disciplining them. However, meltdowns are a sign that your child is having BIG feelings. When you feel tempted to react negatively, take a second to think about what feelings may be causing this meltdown. If you take theContinue reading “Validating Feelings”

Today, there is an epidemic of praise. While praising children CAN be good, we have become too accustomed to saying “good job” to everything. Children need to have their confidence boosted in the right way. In my Parenting Skills course, we completed an activity that I felt was beneficial for me and I would likeContinue reading “How Praise Can be a Tool for Growth”

While parents are all unique and individual, professionals have observed and found patterns in the styles of parenting that parents tend to develop. This post is not meant to shame or categorize parents, but rather to share some things I have learned about parenting styles and what they mean to me as a mother. AccordingContinue reading “What is My Parenting Style?”

Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission to fund my craft addiction if you use these links to make a purchase. You will not be charged extra, and you’ll keep me entertained. It’s a win for everyone, really. We’ve lived in spall spaces pretty much our whole marriage. WeContinue reading “Baby Essentials for Living in a Small Space and Budget”

Helmets on babies aren’t just for looks (though they’re the cutest!). Here’s Bean’s story: We noticed around 3 months that his head had a bit of a lump on the back right side. We tried to keep him off his head, strapping him onto ourselves or holding him most of the time. We mentioned itContinue reading “Cranial Bands, AKA Baby Helmets!”

Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission to fund my craft addiction if you use these links to make a purchase. You will not be charged extra, and you’ll keep me entertained. It’s a win for everyone, really. It may just be me, but when I find out aContinue reading “Why You Need a Baby Registry”