Instagram / @mrs._colleen_b “I can’t.” “It’s too hard.” “I just don’t know how.” If these are phrases are among your child’s most frequently used, they might be experiencing learned helplessness. Learned helplessness occurs when someone adopts the belief that they’ll always be unsuccessful in solving a problem. Fortunately, anything learned can be unlearned, and Colleen...
TikTok “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” We’ve all heard it at some point, many of us probably from our parents. But that’s not to say our parents were always practicing what they preached. And hey, nobody’s perfect, but it’s also important to be mindful about what messages...
Horizon Milk Organic milk is usually great for kids, but not in this particular instance. The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 19,688 cases of Horizon organic milk, stating that faulty packaging may mean that the shelf-stable dairy product could spoil before the expiration date. The milk was initially recalled in December,...
Instagram / @safetostruggle It’s mid-January. The magic of the holidays wore off long ago. The sun still sets before 5 p.m. Getting little arms and legs into snow gear is no longer a battle you’re willing to fight every day. And, let’s be honest, you’re generally running low on cold-weather activities for your toddler. And,...