Creating Calm: Tips for Stress-Free Childhood Milestones

The first haircut. The first day of school. A wobbly first step into a doctor’s office. Childhood milestones come in many shapes—none of them small. To adults, they’re routine. To kids, they’re epic. These “phases” are events packed with excitement, emotion, often confusion, and sometimes, fear. So, how do you help your kid navigate these moments without losing your mind—or theirs?

Perfection is not a word we are going to use here. But preparation is key to giving them positive reinforcement, and partaking in the excitement of many “firsts” for them to come.

Creating Calm: Tips for Stress-Free Childhood Milestones

Mini Milestones: Introducing Netflix #StreamTeam

 



I was recently invited to be a part of the Netflix Stream Team, which I'm very excited about! Netflix is a service that allows you to stream movies and television shows for a low monthly subscription fee. You can stream on your wireless device, smart TV, and some Blu-ray and DVD players, as well as game consoles, like Wii and XBOX. Each month I'll write about a different selected "theme" and include recipes and crafts for fun with the entire family.

This is my first month and this month's theme is "Mini Milestones".