Moms everywhere are struggling to be present. Is is their fault? Or is something else happening in our generation? Here are the main reasons and it has nothing to do with your phone: After chatting with some mom friends, I had an epiphany. We often blame screens for why we aren't present ...
Daycare Won’t Rock Baby To Sleep? Here’s What To Do.
Does baby struggle napping during the day because daycare won't rock him or her to sleep? Never fear, we'll dive into how you can support baby in sleeping well, even at daycare. My cousin wrote me with a quandary recently, it went something like this. Ahh... it's hard enough to drop baby ...
The 3 Year Old Sleep Schedule That Minimizes Meltdowns
Here's a 3 year old sleep schedule that'll make the transition from toddler to preschooler bearable. It also makes for happy well-rested children. So far I have had 4 three year olds... And, I've got one on the way shortly! We often think we have sleeping all figured out when they're ...
Teaching Your Kids How To Do What Needs To Be Done
Doing what needs to be done can cause a person to have great success, happy work environments, and so much more. It's a great life skill that is fostered first at home. Here's how: Mothers have such privilege and responsibility that comes with raising children. Part of our job, along with ...
Spot On Advice for Husbands of Stay At Home Moms (That She Won’t Tell You!)
Although they hate to admit it, sometimes husbands of stay at home moms struggle with keeping a healthy relationship with their wife. Here is some spot on advice (that she won't tell you) for any husband who wants to do better: Having been a stay at home mom for many years - and having many ...
How to Help Kids Cope with the Loss of a Pet
The loss of a pet can be very tough on kids. However, they can learn to grow in empathy and strength through it all. Here is how to help kids cope with the loss of a pet: We have lot a few pets in our time. In fact, we have a pet cemetery on the edge of our property where we make headstones ...
Homework Routines That Help Kids Settle Down & Do The Work
Are you dreading homework battles? Here are some sure ways to get a happy homework routine. Kids will settle down and finish their work with these tips: There's nothing like picking up your beloved kids from school, seeing them smile at all their friends, wave goodbye, then get into the van ...
Moms Are Miserable Because They Do These Things
Don't make yourself miserable by being a martyr mom. If you're feeling this way, you may be doing one of these things: Modern moms are miserable because we have moved into an alternate reality. Let's talk about some modern things that we have absorbed into our parenting and lifestyles that ...
Non-Academic Habits That Give Kids A Good Foundation For Learning
You may be asking yourself: what do I really need to teach my kids before school? What do kids really need to know before kindergarten? Well, it all starts with a good foundation for learning. Here's how: I don't know about you, but I often feel guilty that I'm not teaching my children enough. ...
Getting Out the Door with Kids… (Without Drama or Tears!)
Getting out the door with kids can be stressful, tiring, and make you want to stay home. Here's how to get out the door with kids! The kids are loosing it, everybody is using it. The other day I ended up going somewhere and one of my kids didn't have shoes on. I had to put him on my back ...
