Some moms are worried that their smart child is going to get bored in school. And, that this boredom will lead to naughty behavior. This is within the realm of possibility. Do these things to avoid this outcome: A reader I recently spoke to had a great comment concerning preparing her toddler ...
You spend 1/3 of your life sleeping so do it well
When people say that you spend 1/3 of your life sleeping, I tend to just tune out. However, lately I've really been thinking about it.... maybe because I have a 3 month old and am still getting up a time or two at night! Sleep matters for babies and it matters for us. This is a sponsored post ...
Baby must haves for the minimalist mom
When you get pregnant for the first time, the list of things you think you need to buy is so long! You have no clue what you need or what you don't and, honestly, it does take a bit of time to figure it all out. Maybe you are trying desperately to mentally survive the newborn phase. When Baby ...
Are you Afraid to make your Children Angry?
I agree. No one likes to have an unhappy baby/toddler/child. I'm not talking about the kind of frustration that comes from being hungry, sick or teething. I'm talking about when our kids get angry because they don't get their way. When they pitch a fit because they're told no. When they throw a ...
The Selection Series Book Review
This post is sponsored by Clever Girls and the fact that I read the entire book (and its two sequels) nonstop shows these opinion are 100% my own. When I was sent this book to read and review, I was a tad worried. Y'all know that I love kid books for adults and series books, but I knew ...
Why beach trips are great for kids
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Gulf County. All opinions are 100% mine. We were blessed last weekend to go away to a nearby beach for the first time as a family of 6. I've said it before in my travel book Can The Kids Come Too? and I'll say it again... Beach ...
The best parenting advice I ever received: start out how you can hold out
Post contains affiliate links. After I had my first child my grandmother gave me some sage advice. "Start out how you can hold out," she said. Wise wise words. It has become a philosophy in our house and affected many parenting decisions we've had to make. Start out how you can hold out ...
Birth Order: Why You (And Your Kids) Are The Way You Are
Birth order helps explain so much about family dynamics, personal temperaments and personality, characteristics, and our children's quirks. The first time I heard about Birth Order, I nearly fainted. It was so spot on for me - a lonely only - that I *knew* they were onto something. Not ...
DIY pizza box crafts
I don't usually post kid activities, but I have kids and we do activities, and I thought participating in the 60 Day Junk Play Challenge would be fun so here are two pizza box crafts for you. So my challenge was to find something to do with a pizza box. You all know the saying that kids will ...
Decorating + Organizing with Kids in the House
If you are a mother, you know it's hard organizing with kids in the house. Use these tips to avoid clutter, messes, and disorder. I'm so excited to share with you some awesome advice from a DIY/decor blogger Abby at Just a Girl and Her Blog. I love decorating blogs and often follow them for ...