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If you're unsure of whether you have too many parenting rules, this post will help you nail it down. The other night my son bounced a ball so high it hit the ceiling fan. Nothing broke or shattered... but that familiar feeling rose up inside me that said I needed to state the rule and ...
Mom morning routines are so important to set the tone for the day. Here are some habits you can start now that'll make your days peaceful. I don't know how more blunt I can be about this... How you start your day really matters. If you wake up anxious, that carries over with you until ...
A "one thing after the other" rhythm helps cut down on parenting battles, meltdowns, and tantrums, and works great for moms. "Time is not the same in South Africa as it is in other places." My colleagues and I looked at each other like... okay... so how will all of these numerous ...
If your child has been acting in a way that has led you to say, "Sometimes I don't like my child" then this post is for you. It's probably taboo to write this and I'm going to catch some flak, but I've got a thick skin and it must be said. Sometimes our kids act very unlikable. It's ...
If you're looking for a list of the best Christian parenting books out there, I've got a good list for you. These are the best books according to mom reviews. When I was pregnant with my first child I was out of a job. I had moved countries - from England to Scotland - and didn't have much ...
If you're having (or you already have) Irish twins then you know the joys and challenges. Here are some tips to enjoy your family. My 12 month old was in the delivery room when I gave birth to her Irish twin. Her brother. They are still, to this day, thick as thieves. We lived far away ...
If you've got 2 year old sleep regression going on, read this post and get some simple solutions to help you get back to restful naps and evenings. If you previously did sleep training and now it seems to have reverted, keep reading. This might be the refrain going through your head... "My ...
Do you feel like you have to go to church every single Sunday? Or on the other hand, do you never want to go? Here are 3 reasons you should (and 3 reasons you shouldn't) go to church. It's Sunday morning. The pipes have a leak. The car has broken down. #3 has diarrhea. #4 couldn't ...
Do your babies or toddlers wake up early? This is an awesome and easy trick to get them to sleep later in the mornings and from naps. If there is one Nugget of Truth I could give to first time moms when they are pregnant... it would be this. You can basically decide what time your baby ...
Kids are loud. They are awesome and fun and wild and crazy and flipping loud. Here are some ways you can get that noise down when it becomes too much for you. My husband laughed when I told him. "I'm a highly sensitive person." It's rare for him to give me a look like that. You see, ...
B.A., M.S., Routine Queen, certified sleep consultant, Language of Listening® parent coach, and *most proudly* mother of 5.
As a mom of 5 kids, born in 5 years, I understand what it’s like for lots of small problems to take over, leaving you stressed to the max. With simple routines – for everyone – and life skills preparation – for the kids! – your home can be a peaceful haven, not a source of stress you are driven to escape.
