These 3 nighttime habits (good for moms with toddlers up to teens) will set you up for smooth-sailing success in the mornings!
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 ...
"I don't like food that's too carefully arranged; it makes me think that the chef is spending too much time arranging and not enough time cooking. If I wanted a picture I'd buy a painting."Â Andy Rooney Food. So wonderful and yet so annoying at the same time. You must have it to survive, but ...
Ever really thought about the benefits of alarm clocks? Trust me, I have added these to our morning routine and they help so much! No-matter the age... give it a try! If you have a few children who all need to get up and get ready in the mornings... alarm clocks are a handy dandy tool. Now, ...
Before your child gets a cell phone, be sure to teach them the life skills necessary to handle it. There may be more to understanding cell phone use than what is being let on. Everywhere you go, you can see kids playing on their parent's cell phones. It may be a YouTube video, game, or even ...
Gentleness may seem like a shot in the dark for you right now. Kids can be rough and hard to handle, but don't give up hope. Teaching gentleness takes time but it cane be achieved with these tips: I am not generally a gentile/tender person when it comes to my movements. In fact, some consider ...
Moms often have to swoop in to the rescue. We become jumpy and even paranoid at times. But, there are some things that we shouldn't rescue our kids from. Here's the top 10: Want to raise well balanced, independent children? Want to avoid helicopter-mom syndrome? Well... allowing them to suffer ...
Are you looking for a way to get the house clean and keep it that way? These tips are sure ways to speed clean with the kids help. Here's how to get it done: Kids make huge messes. But they can also clean those messes up! So, if you've been operating with only one side of this equation, ...
Here are some chores for toddlers and preschoolers they can do independently which will help teach life skills and confidence. If you've got toddlers and preschoolers you know it can get overwhelming meeting all their needs all day long. It's a privilege, but it makes for a super tired mom. ...
Help your child build independence and responsibility with these printable morning and bedtime daily routine charts for kids. If you're at home with little ones - and attempting to get into some type of daily schedule, then LET ME APPLAUD YOU. Now, I gotta say, as a mom of 5 kids in 5 ...
There is a healthy balance between independence and emotional dependency. As moms, we want to be sure we're raising independent children without sacrificing the love and bonding we crave. My aunt and uncle have 3 daughters. He always said he raised them so he could drop them off in North ...
B.A., M.S., Routine Queen, certified sleep consultant, Language of Listening® parent coach, and *most proudly* mother of 5.Â
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.
