When I was little my mom and I had an ongoing fight: what was I going to wear in the morning? My mom wanted to dress me warm and cozy for the long, cold...
Parenting a little one is an adventure. One minute you find yourself marveling at your little creation; so thoughtful, so caring, so beautiful. Fifteen minutes later you’re also marveling, but for a very...
In our previous Throw Out the Parenting Handbook blog post, we talked about poop and the unexpected challenges that came with it. Today we’re tackling another part of parenting that you won’t find in...
I am typing this sentence at a comically small picnic table, located in a play area confined dubiously by a chain link fence. An hour ago it seemed like a great place to get...
Most of summer is done. We’re in mid-August already, and our minds are trying to suppress the inevitable, that back-to-school frenzy coming up soon. Before we dive into new routines and responsibilities, we have...
After a long summer off, it is often hard for kids (and parents) to get back into school routines. Many kids are used to their summer routine of sleeping in later, playing in...
At Kudo Banz, we believe that quality family time is very important. That's what inspired us to create this fun and easy way for little ones to celebrate Father's Day. Kids will enjoy being...
When you feel your life start spinning out of control, stop and take a breath. Look for the beauty taking place around you. Take a mental snapshot. These are the moments that make your...
Over the past 10 years I have read so many books, articles and webpages on my journey to become a better parent. This has led me to have a great understanding of parenting; but...
Kudo Banz shifted the focus back to the positive and Daniel quickly caught on that positive behavior resulted in more positive attention. This not only helped him break his “negative habit” but our negative...