Creating a calm environment for kids: How to reduce stress in your home
Calm, of any kind, can be hard to come by as a parent. Here are some simple things to implement at home to help take the tension down a little… Life as a parent is chaos. A never-ending stream of activity, emotions, and challenges. Juggling work, household responsibilities, and the needs of your children can […]
2 years ago
Why your baby stops crying when you hold them while standing up
It’s something that’s always baffled me. Why do babies calm down when we walk around with them as opposed to when we sit with them? You wouldn’t think it would make much difference as they are being held and cuddled either way, but it does and science has figured out the exact reason why. My […]
7 years ago
Five good-enough-to-eat candles that you’ll light once the little ones are in bed
These candles will help you unwind after a long day. We think it’s nice to light candles regularly because number one, candlelight is calming, and number two, they smell amazing. It’s our olfactory nerve that gives us our sense of smell. It sends messages directly from our nose to our brain which can trigger a […]
8 years ago