Practical Parenting Tips and Insights: PapMate Blog

28 February 2026

Fine Motor Skills Progression: When to Expect Self-Feeding

Watching your child grow and develop is one of the most magical experiences of parenting. One day, they’re just a tiny infant in your arms, and before you know it, they’re trying to grab the...

27 February 2026

Using Mindfulness to Navigate Toddler Tantrums

Let’s be honest—toddler tantrums are one of the most testing parts of parenting. One minute your kid is giggling at their stuffed elephant, and the next, they`re on the kitchen floor, screaming...

26 February 2026

Aligning Family Values Through Mindful Intention-Setting

Have you ever sat around the dinner table and felt like your family is somehow out of sync? Maybe everyone’s busy doing their own thing, rushing through the chaos of school, work, and chores. You...

25 February 2026

The Role of Shared Chores in Sibling Cooperation

When you think of chores at home, you might imagine groans, eye-rolls, and the classic “Why do I have to do it?” But what if I told you that those very tasks—taking out the trash, loading the...

24 February 2026

How to Handle Potty Training with Patience and Success

Let’s face it—potty training is one of those parenting rites of passage that’s equal parts exciting and incredibly frustrating. Imagine trying to teach a pint-sized person how to master one...

23 February 2026

Encouraging Thoughtfulness: Teaching Kids to Give Thanks in Meaningful Ways

Gratitude isn’t something kids just wake up knowing—like tying their shoes or not picking their noses in public (we can dream, right?). It’s a learned skill that requires a little guidance, a...