Blog — Parenting
The Time Timer Holiday Gift Guide
Our Holiday Gift Guide is here! We’re sharing gift ideas for the special people in your life. The Time Timer family of products are perfect for creating less stress and more ease for everyone, whether at home, school, or work.
How Do New Moms Get Anything Done?
No matter how many books you read or how much advice you get from your mom and friends, nothing can prepare you for the life that comes after the birth of your first child. However, with a little bit of organization, those few first months do not necessarily have to be so harsh on new moms. Whether you’re a working mom or not, your schedule affects the well-being of both you and your child.
What Teachers Really Want to Say on Parent Information Night
Ever wonder what the teachers really want to say to parents on Parent Information Night? The Fifth Grade Teachers are Mariemont Elementary School near Cincinnati, Ohio, presented one of our own with this letter, telling us what they really wanted to say on their Parent Information Night. We thought it would be worth sharing as it rings true for teachers all over this country, and the world. And we hope that it gives you, as a parent, teacher, or student, some inspiration to make this school year the best that it can be!
4 Kindness Activities for Kids and Parents
Teaching kindness probably ranks high on your list of parenting goals. But it’s an easy thing to lose sight of in the day-to-day hustle of school, work, dinner and homework. We found four kindness activities for kids and parents to help you keep kindness at the center of your family’s busy life.
The Japanese Holiday that Celebrates Grandparents
September is a great month for grandparents! In the United States, Grandparents Day is Sunday September 8, but in Japan, the celebration is even bigger. There’s a national holiday to celebrate all elderly people called Respect for the Aged Day. It takes place the third Monday of every September and offers plenty of inspiration for honoring grandparents.
Three Ways Our Mom Makes Every Moment Count
For the month of May we are letting students take over the blog! This week's is written by two sisters, Stella (age 12) and Scarlet (age 8). These two sisters live in Asheville. NC and they combined their talents to jointly tell us how their mom makes every moment count in their lives.
Tips From a Parenting Expert That Uses the Time Timer in Everyday Life
Allana Robinson is a Parenting Effectiveness Coach in Western Canada. As a parenting coach for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, and a previous Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist, Allana talks about all the ways Time Timers have helped in her everyday life and the lives of her clients.
7 Tips to Help Your Children Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude
This Thanksgiving, we’ve got tips to help you cultivate not only thankfulness but a true attitude of gratitude in your children, which we hope will benefit them all year long!
5 Tips to Ease Your Family’s Back to School Transition
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and for many families, that means the chaotic transition from summer break to the fall semester is about to begin. Get your family ready for the new school year, drama-free, with these five easy steps:
