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Kids don't want to do chores and resist chore time when these habits are going on in the home. Let's get those kids to cooperate! If you've got little ones making messes, then you need little ones picking those messes up. Sure, you may have some kids who: But the good news is this: if ...
Inside you'll find an in-depth guide to creating a family culture. This is part of a series so be sure to check out the other posts as they come... Sometimes I lay awake at night wondering if my children will call me when they move out. I wish I was kidding. Will they look back on ...
Got stuff to get done before the kids wake up? Here's a sample 5am morning routine for moms, the pros and cons, etc. There were times, when I had 5 kids 5 years old and under that I simply Did Not Have The Hours to get things done during the day. Not because I was teaching them that fairies ...
The times that we live in will affect our kids and how we parent them. Here are some ways to protect your kids from certain modern dangers: Maybe people have always felt this way. That the modern world is more dangerous than before. Safer in many ways (medically, etc.) but also just ...
If you want your teens to help out… you've got to get busy teaching kids to clean when they're young. Here's how. A very recent study was brought to my attention that deals with teenagers, cleaning, and attitudes towards cleaning of the mothers who raised them. It might come as a complete ...
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. ...
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's how to meet all of baby's needs in a timely way so you have a happier more at peace baby that turns into a calm and peaceful toddler vs a bossy baby. My fellow mama, let us take a sneak peak into something fascinating. We want to look at this from an alternative perspective. We want to ...
In the rush of day-to-day activities, moms can become like machines. We can sometimes forget to meet our personal needs. Have you ever noticed the following things slipping? What's that old saying? We have needs we often don't know about until it's too late. Maybe we ignore our exhaustion ...
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. If you are thinking of observing this period with your family here are some thoughts and ideas. You'll find 10 things you can do or give up as a family. Years ago, when I was young, sprite, and childless, I lived in Rome, Italy. I went to a Baptist Evangelical ...
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.
