Did you know that if you teach kids to have a Growth Mindset, they will be smarter, happier in life, healthier, more athletic and more successful overall? Studies and statistics prove it. Let me explain... Picture this scenario: Your child comes Read More
Studies Show That Yelling Causes More Discipline Issues & Misbehavior
Did you know that you can stop yelling to get your kids to listen? It's true. The best part? Your kids will start listening more, start respecting you more, and you'll feel more connected with your child. In fact, studies show that yelling Read More
Why Cousins are the Best (and so important for kids!)
"Mom?" I hear from the other room. It's my (almost) 13-year-old. "Can Dylan come over today?" Music to my ears. Dylan is his 10-year-old cousin. "Yeah! Yeah!" I hear the other boys yell. "Don't forget about Lia!" my daughter yells, Read More
How to discipline a sensitive child
It can be hard finding the best way to discipline a sensitive child. It takes careful thought and patience in order to correct without yelling, but it's important. I wrote this a few years ago, but I still follow these guidelines and I hope Read More
What REALLY matters: 33 Things I never want our kids to forget
It comes down to family time. Spending time with our children is so important, which is why I wanted to share these things that we never want our kids to forget. As a mom, we have the power to impact our children's lives in more ways than we Read More
Surveys show that imaginative play benefits children
This post is sponsored by Mattel. All opinions are my own. Surveys show that imaginative play benefits children “Today’s children don’t know a world without smartphones and the internet. They are growing up in an age where entertainment Read More
Kids not listening? Zoning out while you talk?
Do you feel like your kids are not listening? Are your kids zoning out when you talk? When they just don't listen or they start to ignore you, try these tips. They will help to get past that problem. What do you do when you feel like your kids Read More
Science Proves that being a mother actually ages you quicker.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NeoCell. All opinions are 100% mine. Becoming a MOTHER actually ages you quicker (science proves it) Last week, I woke up and looked in the mirror. “Oh my gosh- What happened to me that I look Read More
Unique Birthday Gift Ideas for kids
Science says experiences are greater gifts to give than toys, but I am a play therapist, so I also see the value of having toys around. I actually completely agree with both: toys & experiences. These gifts for kids that I am sharing today Read More
5 signs your child NEEDS one on one time
There are certain times when your kids need one on one time. Most of you know that we do our one on one time every month for our special nights, but there are other times when I will turn to Mickey and say “He needs some time with just one of Read More
Master list of freebie websites (Free samples from companies you know!)
Do you love free samples from brands as much as I do? If so, you're in luck! I'm going to share my HUGE master list of freebie websites right here. I wrote a post about how to be a stay at home mom on one income and these free products certainly Read More
DIY healthy, green lawn care tips
Yesterday, Mickey opened his e-mail inbox to this question... " I saw a picture of your house on your blog. How do you always get your yard to look nice?" I laughed because a green lawn is his pride and joy, so that reader just made his Read More
2020 Disney World Vacation Planning Tips and Advice (from a Disney Insider)
2020 is the perfect time to plan a Walt Disney World vacation. It's just before all the hype of the major anniversaries coming up for Walt Disney World and Epcot. Plus, a lot of the stuff Disney has been working on will be up and running for your Read More
5 Time Management habits of productive people
Between four kids, running a business from home, taking our kids to multiple sports, etc… we have a hard time squeezing in so many errands. To be honest, I’ve taken to doing a lot of my errands online (ordering groceries for pickup, ordering the Read More
When you realize that you are done having babies… closing that chapter of the book
I have been thinking about this a lot and wanted to share it with you… that moment when you realize that you are done having babies and you are closing that chapter. UPDATE: A few years ago I wrote this post & tonight it was on my heart to Read More
My grandpap’s chores (as a kid in the 1930’s)
Today I went to visit my grandfather, and he was talking about when he was young, in the 1920s and 1930s. With two older brothers, he was known as the "baby" of the family. He recalled how his brothers did more chores than him for a few years, Read More
Obsessions with trucks, trains, cars, or dinosaurs make kids smarter
Our son, Beau, has been "obsessed" with cars since he was a toddler. He can name the make and model of just about any car. He knows about cars that I didn't even know existed. If a car sounds funny, he will tell me why and then explain the way Read More
60 Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids
These Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids are perfect for summer! There is nothing quite like getting away from technology, even if it is just for a no-technology week! It is sad, but American children spend 5-8 hours in front of a Read More
Children who don’t have a regular bedtime behave worse & develop slower
I just watched an episode on the TODAY show that proved what I already knew: Irregular Bedtimes for children (and adults) leads to worse behavior, slower development, and health issues. Consistent routines & regular bedtimes for kids and Read More
Top Learning Games for Kids
I am sharing these top learning games for kids (both online & offline) as a way to help our kids avoid the summer slide. There is a reason the old saying "If you don't use it, you lose it" has been around for so long. Over the summer, kids Read More
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