This situation is all too familiar for parents. You wake up from hopefully a good night's rest (but what does sleeping all night even feel like anymore...am I right?) and maybe you start planning out your day in your head. Maybe you start thinking about your to-do list, what activities the kids have that day, and maybe what you...
You rely on the school to teach your children the basics of math, science, and current events. Life teaches them other things, like not to touch a hot stove and that young love doesn’t last forever. But there are some lessons that are best learned outside of the classroom and with parental guidance. How to manage finances is one...
Ever since our children were babies, we all have those moments that just melt our hearts. Those moments of connection are what make relationships last a lifetime. Connection is the only reason why children do things willingly, and what makes parents' hearts leap out of their chests. These daily habits to enhance a parent-child relationship will help you to...
Getting your toddler to brush their teeth is usually a huge struggle. They are either kicking and screaming while you are trying to brush their teeth, or they are doing everything possible to delay getting their teeth brushed. If you are struggling to get your toddler to brush their teeth without power struggles, I was once in the same boat!...
This post contains affiliate links. Click here to see my affiliate disclaimer. When you think about your life as a parent is it joyful, happy, and positive? or is it filled with frustration, anger, and negativity? Like most parents, you probably experience both the joy and the nightmare of parenting. Parenting is the HARDEST job on the planet! and...
Getting your kids to listen without yelling may seem impossible. I know it may sound too good to be true so before we dive on in let me paint you a scenario that you may have found your self involved in multiple times. Have you ever asked your kids to do something and all you got in return...
Have you ever said something and after you said it you realized that your parent's words came out of your mouth? The good news is that you are not alone. Many parents have experienced this, myself included. This goes to show you how your childhood affects your parenting and how deeply influenced you are by your childhood experiences. How...
If you are currently doing quiet time or are wanting to start quiet time with your kids. You may be wondering what some good quiet time toys are that will help entertain your kids during quiet time. These quiet time toys for kids are great to have in their bins so when quiet time rolls around they have things...
I will hear every now and then of kids who took naps until kindergarten. But more often then not I hear of kids completely dropping their naps by the time they have reached age three! Then all of a sudden parents are stressing over not having those quiet time hours to themselves. Once your children drop their naps you...
Can you believe it is almost Easter time? It is such a fun holiday, but it can be hard to find fun things to do with your kids beside the traditional egg hunts. To give you a few more easter crafts and activities ideas. I have made a list of fun Easter activities for kids of all ages! There are...