Becky Mansfield

About Becky Mansfield

Becky shares tips about raising a family on YourModernFamily.com. She was a teacher turned mom to four young kids & play therapist. Becky is the author of 8 books, including the best selling Potty Train in a Weekend

When kids won’t nap (even if they need it)

Study proves THESE 4 family times are the ones that matter

Top 12 Free Easter Activities for Kids

My Toddler Wakes Up Many Times A Night – Tips to Help

Let’s Have a Green Tea Party to Celebrate St. Patricks Day!

3 Signs That Mom Needs a Break

When Your 3 Year Old Won’t Poop on the Potty

The Kids Who Need the Most Love Ask for it in the Most Unloving Ways

Why Self-Control Is So Hard For Kids

One Year Old Won’t Sleep Through The Night – 20 Tips To Help

How To Be More Patient With Your Kids

Sometimes, They Just Need You

Teach your child responsibility and work ethic

How To Stop Losing Your Temper With Your Kids

Tips For a Less Stressful Morning Routine With Kids

My Baby Will Only Sleep In My Arms

My Toddler Is Playing Too Rough – What to Do

Take Care of Yourself First (& be a better mom!)

Staycation Ideas for Families

Being A Parent Is Harder Than Expected

Should You Encourage your Non-Athletic Child to Play Sports?

Why Patience Runs Thin

My Child Is Lying To Get Out Of Trouble

Preschool Activities That Are Quick To Set Up

My Child’s Friends Are Ignoring Her

Sensory Processing Disorder at Home Ideas

My Child Whines All The Time

5 Manners We Forget to Teach Our Kids

Fun First Day of School Traditions

Tips For Keeping Kids Healthy At School

When Your Tween Acts Entitled

How To Be More Patient With Your Kids

My Child Is Hitting : Real Solutions That Work

When Should A Child Start Getting A Shower Alone?

20 Non-Electronic Ideas to Entertain a Sick Child

The Better Parent

Teaching YOUNG kids to love cooking (and cleaning up afterward)

Simple Spring & Summer Activities for Kids

When Your Child Cries About Everything

10 Things Only the Parent of a Threenager Would Understand

Lead by Example

How To Focus On The Kids When We’re Already SO BUSY

Where to Begin Your Spring Cleaning

When Toys Take Over The House

Kids Bored at Home?

My Child has Meltdowns Over Everything

Moms… Don’t Live in Fear

10 Simple Homemade Valentines for Toddlers Through Kindergarteners!

Super Fun & Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

When Your Baby Won’t Sleep in the Crib

Let Your Child Do It! Teaching Responsibility

Teaching Our Children to be Caring Individuals

25 Ideas for Playing with Snow Inside and Outside

How to put yourself in a good mood naturally (and daily!)

Decluttering the house {when you have kids}

Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies

How long should you read with your kids every day?

How To Teach Kids To Stop Interrupting

Time-Saving Cleaning Secrets

My Child Won’t Play With Toys

5 ways to spend one on one time with your kids right now.

Is Your Child Suddenly Scared of the Dark

Child scared to use the potty?

My Child Is Scared To Go To School

When You Don’t See Eye-to-Eye with Your Mother-in-Law

When Your Child’s Friend is Not a Good Influence

Helping Kids Set Goals

What effect does traveling parents have on children?

How many minutes of homework should your child have?

When One Sibling Is Bullying Another

How to get through homework without stress (or tears!)

Real tips for potty training a toddler (from moms that have done it!)

Being A Parent Is Harder Than I Expected

How to balance your career & parenting

21 Tips to Help Siblings Get Along

Sometimes…Your Kids Need You

When to Start Back to School Shopping

What To Do If Your Child Stole Something

How To Stop Siblings From Fighting

Myths About Large Families

What they didn’t know … Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Why Moms Are Exhausted

20 Easy Toddler Water Play Ideas

Summer Projects the Kids Can Help With

How to Keep Your House Clean When You Have Toddlers

Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

Should We Let Our Kids Use Electronics at a Restaurant?

Why moms feel like they can’t stay organized

Healthy SIMPLE Pool Snacks for Kids!

How to Have a Date Night with Your Spouse When You Can’t Afford a Babysitter

Helping Kids De-stress

My Potty Trained Child Is Wetting The Bed

Time-Saving Cleaning Tips

How to Make Chores Fun for Kids and the Whole Family!

Five Things To Do During Nap Time

What to Do with Kids’ Projects When They Come Home From School

Summer Learning Ideas for Kids

How to sleep better (when you have kids!)

Listen to Your Kids… It Means More Than You Know

Assigning chores they’ll actually want to do

How to Save Money on Family Vacations

Entertaining siblings far apart in age

Mother’s Day Homemade Gifts

27 DIY Teacher Gift Ideas for Teacher’s Appreciation Week

Tips To Help a Child With Separation Anxiety

When You Feel Guilty About Not Breastfeeding

Finding Rest As a Mom

10 Teenage Behaviors That Confuse Parents

Cleaning the garage (when you have kids)

How to discipline a teenager

Gaining Confidence as a Mom

Kids Acting Entitled?

When Bedtime Takes Forever

How to Connect with Your Step Kids

When Your Well-Behaved Child Starts To Misbehave

How to Teach Kids Empathy

Dear Husband of a New Mom

Potty Training a Child With Physical Disabilities

How to teach the kids to help with chores

How to Encourage Higher Level Thinking in Children