Author Archives | Amy Morgan

The Teething Process: What to Expect

The Teething Process: What to Expect

If there’s one good thing about the teething process, it’s that it happens when your child is too young to remember the trauma.  I am so thankful that the memory of teething didn’t stay with me. Watching my son Max go through this process has been painful enough! In order to assist you and your [...]

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How to Stop Toddler Biting

How to Stop Toddler Biting

Dealing with toddler biting can cause anxiety and concern. In fact, it can be quite difficult to deal with the parents of the child that your toddler bit. Be assured, however, that this is a common behavior of toddlers and they usually grow out of it. Like with most behaviors during this time, toddlers act [...]

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Stopping Aggressive Behavior in Toddlers

Stopping Aggressive Behavior in Toddlers

Toddlers are darling. The way they explore, touch and babble is simply amazing, but with the positive exploration, aggression may also be a dominant behavior during this time. In fact aggression is common with toddlers, but it is important to also set rules. Why Do Toddlers Get Aggressive? This period of life is when your [...]

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Toddler Swimming Safety Tips

Toddler Swimming Safety Tips

Fun in the sun with outdoor activities is just around the corner. Summertime usually includes a dip in the pool, a day at the beach or camping by a lake. If you have a young one, swimming can be a fun thing to do, but there are some things to keep in mind when your [...]

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Raising Smart Kids

Raising Smart Kids

Not only am I the eldest of six children, but my mother owns a preschool, so I grew up around a lot of kids! In fact, my first job was babysitting, my clientele was from my mom’s preschool, and I provided services on the weekends and at night. I am not an expert, but with [...]

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5 Tricks to Get Kids to Take Medicine

5 Tricks to Get Kids to Take Medicine

The only thing worse than having a sick kid is having a sick kid who won't take his medicine. Use these 5 tricks to get your sick child on the path to better health.

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Planning to Become a Single Income Family

Planning to Become a Single Income Family

The joy of being a parent is priceless, but it does come with a price tag. Whether you decide to become a single income family, or are forced to rely on one income due to a job loss or injury, it is beneficial to have a plan in the works. Here are some tips to [...]

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Surviving the Challenges of Being a Single Mom

Surviving the Challenges of Being a Single Mom

Raising children isn’t a small task for families that have both parents. When you hear, “it takes a village to raise a child,” it is very true. When you’re a village of one, you face even more challenges. No matter what your situation is, there is nothing easy about raising children, but just know that [...]

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How to Choose a Baby Name (That Your Mother-In-Law Won’t Hate)

How to Choose a Baby Name (That Your Mother-In-Law Won’t Hate)

Depending on how you get along with your mother-in-law, it might not matter how to choose a baby name she won’t hate! You may actually prefer to choose a name that drives her crazy.  Sarcasm aside, choosing a baby name can be a daunting task because, as you know, everyone wants to have a say. [...]

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Dealing with Feelings of Inadequacy as a Mother

Dealing with Feelings of Inadequacy as a Mother

Whirling and swirling, you hear things like: You aren’t doing a good job She doesn’t deal with her son that way Would my mother do it like this? What does everything think if I raise my voice? What if I lose control? These are just some of the things I hear in my head when [...]

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