As parents, we want our children to succeed in everything they do, even if it means that our interference may cause more harm than the actual failure. Our current society does a great job of planting the seed in our minds that these mistakes or failures are wrapped up in our worth as caretakers for
The newborn years are over, your child is just starting to get over toddling around, and suddenly it’s time for preschool! Where on earth did the time go? Were you supposed to be on a waiting list for the school before you were even pregnant? What does your child need to know and learn? What [&hel
The well-being of children is the primary responsibility of every parent. So it’s obvious that driving with a child on board requires being extra vigilant about safety. This means having a professional install a car seat after you welcome your newborn home, honing your driving skills, keeping your
Parenting a preschooler or toddler can often lead to frustration for both you and your child as they learn more about the world around them. As they try to determine the appropriate responses and words for their feelings, it’s easy to let frustration take over when things don’t go your way.
Any working parent who has had to utilize daycare for their child has experienced the guilt of that decision. Whether it be self-inflicted or someone providing their unsolicited opinion, there is sometimes a negative connotation with daycare and taking advantage of all it has to offer for our childr
If not prepared, preschool morning drop-offs can be a harrowing experience. It can be a scary time for your kid too. How many of us have probably gone through the crying, the holding on to the leg, the “mama (or daddy), DON’T GO!!”? It breaks the heart a little bit, doesn’t it? Well hey, gue
There are a lot of questions when becoming a parent. Which car seat is best? When should we start on solids? When is the best time to potty train? The brutal truth is, there is no instruction manual for parenting. Oh, if only there were. Once your child is the right age, you may start […]
Little ones love arts and crafts projects — the messier, the better — which let them have fun while helping hone their creativity and fine motor skills. Crafts are perfect for lazy mornings or afternoons in the summer in Waterford, MI. Breakie Bunch has compiled a list of some great arts and c
Getting your toddler to eat vegetables is one of the most difficult things a parent can go through. What is it about produce that turns them off so much? There’s actually a scientific reason for that. We are simply more attracted to sweeter foods, such as fruit and sweeter veggies like carrots and
Choosing to send your precious little one to daycare can be a huge decision. There are so many things to consider, and so many questions to ask. For example, is this daycare in Waterford on my commute? Or, what is the student to teacher ratio? And then the big one, “Am I making the right […