20 Valentine's Day Card Ideas for Kids I am so excited to share with you these 20 Valentine's Day Card Ideas for Kids that I know are going to make you say "Awwww!". I can't believe it's time to start thinking about Valentine's card ideas for Read More
Things no one tells you about parenting a teenage boy
THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PARENTING A TEENAGE BOY Raising our four children, including raising a teenage boy, is the joy of my life. We have three boys and one little girl. Our daughter is young and we have not reached the "pre-teen" years Read More
I wish all moms would read this
"You are enough."Joanna Gaines shares this one her blog, Magnolia Market. She said that she started writing a post about the joy of motherhood, but then she realized that this was for all moms - those in the middle of it and those in the throws Read More
Are families too busy?
Are families too busy? Is your family too busy? Do you ever feel like you are too busy & stressed? You aren't alone. Last year, I had read an article titled The Disease of Being Busy by Omid Safi. I came across that article again this week Read More
What he said to me…
Last night I was thinking about a conversation that I had with our son a few months back. I had to tell you what happened because it made me realize how everything we say, or don’t say, to our kids makes a difference.It was on a night when Read More
Weight Watcher’s Healthy spinach tortellini soup
This recipe for Weight Watcher's Healthy Spinach Tortellini Soup is the best! This healthy weight-loss soup is quick, easy, and requires only a few ingredients. It's SO GOOD!This recipe for Healthy spinach tortellini soup is adapted from Read More
Clutter & Depression go hand in hand
Did you know that studies prove that Clutter & Depression go hand in hand? When clutter is weighing you down with the toys in the living room, beds unmade, dishes left in the sink... these things make us feel mentally cluttered. It makes our Read More
7 Exercises You can Do while Sitting Down
Exercises That Can Be Done While Sitting Down At Work These exercises you can do while sitting down are perfect for anyone working from a desk or spending most of the day in a chair. While it is important to exercise, sometimes it's hard to find Read More
10 New Year’s Eve Ideas for kids!
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Happy New Year! These 10 New Year's Eve ideas for kids will have you ringing in the new year with a smile on your faces!Whether you keep your kids up until midnight or they go to bed at 7:00, these activities Read More
10 simple homemade juice recipes for beginners
These 10 simple homemade juice recipes will have you on the road to better health for you and your children. This post contains affiliate links. Our kids LOVE to make juice! (ps- this is the juicer that we have although I kind of wish that we Read More
3 Ingredient Eggnog Snickerdoodle Muffins
3 Ingredient Eggnog Snickerdoodle Muffins Eggnog Snickerdoodle Muffins use only 3 ingredients and always prove to be a hit. These 3 ingredient muffins are super soft, moist, have the perfect touch of eggnog flavor and topped with scrumptious Read More
How to explain why Santa brings a lot of gifts to some kids and not many to others
How to explain why Santa brings a lot of gifts to some kids and not many to others...As a child development play therapist, I was once brought face-to-face with a question from a seven-year-old child: "Why do you think Santa gives more to other Read More
Self-Care isn’t luxurious … with salt baths & chocolate cake
Self-care is not 'salt baths and chocolate cake'The topic of self-care is everywhere: trending on Instagram when people post their coffee mugs as they overlook a beautiful lake with the caption, "away for my self-care weekend.” It's on Read More
Siblings “Non-Gift” Christmas Gift
Holidays do NOT have to be stressful for anyone. Honestly. Keep it about the Reason for the Season. Your family wants the memories more than the gifts (even if your kids don't realize it yet).With four kids, the Christmas list around here Read More
Smarter Ways to Decorate and Charge Up This Holiday Season
Smarter Ways to Decorate and Charge Up This Holiday Season This holiday season, I’ve partnered with Leviton to show you how to control your holiday lights and charge up your new tech gifts in a smarter and more efficient way with the new Decora Read More
Does sensory processing affect behaviors in the classroom?
Does sensory processing affect behaviors in the classroom? As a former teacher and play therapist, I have seen Sensory Processing first hand. It is hard when you are the teacher of a classroom full of students and you don't know how to help all Read More
The reason kids want to wear the same clothes over and over.
The reason kids want to wear the same clothes over and over.Contrary to popular belief, our kids own more than three shirts. You probably didn’t know this because they wear the same ones every week. Well, breath a sigh of relief now that you Read More
5 Ways to Bring STEM into Everyday Life
5 Ways to Bring Stem into Everyday Life STEM classes are on the rise, but what about bringing it into the classroom? STEM & STEAM toys are a great option, but you can just do so many 'lessons' right in your kitchen or living room, too. Today Read More
Grandma’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
My husband’s grandmother is a wonderful cook and an even better baker. Thankfully, we like to eat, which makes our relationship a match-made in heaven! Out of all the yummy recipes my grandmother-in-law makes, one tops the rest: her chocolate Read More
Should you give a tween a phone?
Should you give a tween a phone? I've shared the scary truth about what parents need to know about their kids' electronic use before, but I've also found a wonderful balance that is working for our family. That I wanted to share with you today. Read More
