After the Baby Arrives
Learn practical ways to support your older children, strengthen family bonds, and adjust to life with a newborn.
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Kimberly Hicken
Articles by Kimberly Hicken
Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
Practical strategies to help your toddler cope with separation anxiety, build confidence, and make transitions easier.
Read more: Dealing with Separation Anxiety in ToddlersEasy Camping with Kids: Simple Tips for a Fun Family Adventure
Make your next family camping trip easier with practical tips for camping with kids. Learn how to simplify planning, stay organized, and create lasting family memories.
Read more: Easy Camping with Kids: Simple Tips for a Fun Family Adventure25 Empathetic Phrases That Show You're Listening and Care
Learn simple empathetic phrases that help people feel heard, understood, and supported in your relationships
Read more: 25 Empathetic Phrases That Show You're Listening and CareEvery Two Hours: The Reality of Life with a Newborn
Caring for a newborn often means feeding, soothing, and waking every two hours. Read one mom's honest story about surviving the newborn stage with grace and perspective.
Read more: Every Two Hours: The Reality of Life with a NewbornWhy Sharing Family Stories Matters (and How They Shape Our Children)
Family stories help children build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create a lasting sense of identity.
Read more: Why Sharing Family Stories Matters (and How They Shape Our Children)Helping Children Cope When Parents Separate
Learn practical ways to help children feel safe, supported, and loved when parents separate while navigating this new chapter together.
Read more: Helping Children Cope When Parents SeparateJuggling Work, Family, and Life: How to Survive Without Burning Out
Feeling overwhelmed by work and family responsibilities? Strategies to reduce stress, manage competing priorities and thrive as a working mom
Read more: Juggling Work, Family, and Life: How to Survive Without Burning OutJust Listen: How to Help Your Child Feel Heard
Listening is one of the most important parenting skills. Here are simple ways to help your child feel heard, understood, and supported.
Read more: Just Listen: How to Help Your Child Feel HeardKeep It Simple: How Simplifying Life Can Reduce Stress
Simplifying your routines, priorities, and expectations can reduce stress and create more time for what matters most.
Read more: Keep It Simple: How Simplifying Life Can Reduce StressHow to Juggle Work, Family, and Life Without Losing Yourself
Balancing work, family, and everything in between - tips and tricks for new and seasoned moms juggling it all
Read more: How to Juggle Work, Family, and Life Without Losing YourselfYou're Never Too Old to Learn, Grow, or Start Something New
It's never too late to pursue goals, learn a new skill, or embrace a new season of life. Discover encouragement to keep growing at every age.
Read more: You're Never Too Old to Learn, Grow, or Start Something NewPets and Kids: The Benefits of Growing Up Together
Discover how pets can help children develop responsibility, empathy, confidence, and lifelong memories while caring for them.
Read more: Pets and Kids: The Benefits of Growing Up TogetherRelating to Teenagers: How to Build a Strong Relationship
Practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your teenager through communication, trust, empathy, and connection.
Read more: Relating to Teenagers: How to Build a Strong RelationshipShortcuts to Make Life Easier
Practical shortcuts that help busy moms save time, reduce stress, and simplify everyday life so you can spend more time on what matters most.
Read more: Shortcuts to Make Life EasierTaming Toddler Tantrums: Calm Strategies That Really Work
Practical strategies to respond to toddler tantrums with calm, consistency, and empathy while helping your child
Read more: Taming Toddler Tantrums: Calm Strategies That Really WorkTeaching Responsibility: Simple Ways to Raise Responsible Kids
Help your child develop responsibility through everyday habits, age-appropriate expectations, and practical parenting strategies
Read more: Teaching Responsibility: Simple Ways to Raise Responsible KidsIdeas for traditions for your family
Family traditions create lasting memories, strengthen relationships, and give children a sense of belonging
Read more: Ideas for traditions for your familyWonders of the World
Inspire curiosity by exploring the wonders of the world with your children. Learn how travel, history, and adventure create lasting family memories and lifelong learning.
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Parenting isn't about perfection.Everyday mistakes can become valuable opportunities to teach resilience, grace, and perspective.
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