parenting
Keep the Kids Calm During A Move
Moving is a pretty hectic time for most people, regardless of how old they are. Between the stress of getting packed up and the uncertainty involved in transitioning to a new home, there are a lot of things going on and it’s tough to manage them all. Moves can be especially hectic for kids, whose [...]
Sometimes We all Need a Good Cry
I am a firm believer that a good cry, the release of tears, can honestly make a person move forward quicker and feel better faster. What happens when you feel so bottled up that you can’t cry though? That’s me. I used to be a cry baby, cried over anything, extremely sensitive {okay I am [...]
Gifting Expectant Mothers
When a friend or loved one is expecting a new family member it’s your responsibility as a friend to provide a touching gift. Sorry, those are the rules. Fortunately, you can do this without breaking the bank. As they say, a gift is a gesture, so while you may not be able to invest a [...]
All My Friends Can, All My Friends Do It
Here we go, welcome to my world of living with a nine year old daughter who is starting with “all my friends can” or “all my friends do it” type of responses when I say no to having a Facebook profile, a cell phone or walking in town alone just to name a few topics. [...]
My Three Year old and my office Webcam ….
My youngest child is the comedian in the family, he is absolutely hilarious. This child is full of sarcasm and has a larger than life imagination, however, when you are trying to be sarcastic with him or use your own imagination on him, then he gives you this look as if you are really not [...]
Letting Kids Make Choices
I give my kids a voice, all three of the children know that they can tell me if they are mad at me and they can provide input and feedback on family decisions. We all work as our own little community in the household, respecting each other but being open and honest. Teaching effective communication [...]
Spring Safety Tips for Kids
There’s nothing quite like winter to bring you and your kids closer together. Cups of hot chocolate shared in front of a fireplace, the chilly afternoons spent laughing and sledding, and making snow angels all provide family-fun time during the winter months. Or maybe, that’s a little optimistic. Even with the winter entertainment, your kids [...]
I Want More than TV Kids
When my daughter was a little one, television shows were monitored heavily. My daughter would have never, ever watched cartoons like SpongeBob Sqaurepants or other shows that I felt had no educational value to them. This was something I would not budge on with rules and if someone else watched what I felt was a [...]
