Coming up with consequences for kids that work is not always easy, especially when you're in the heat of the moment and you just need your kids to do what you ask (preferably without yelling)! You need to find something that works and stick to Read More
Best List of Healthy Snacks for Teens (and why they need it!)
When we think about parenting teenagers, we don't often think about the importance of healthy snacks for teens. We put such a huge emphasis on healthy snacks for kids when they are younger, but we often tend to give them more Read More
Teaching a child to keep their room clean
Teaching a child to keep their room clean can be a challenge, but this is working great, so I had to share it with you! I love to have a clean house and I love to know where everything is, so I want my kid's rooms to be organized, too. 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 teenage sons, is the joy of my life. We have three boys and one little girl. While there are things that you need to know about raising teenage girls, Read More
The scary truth about what’s hurting our kids
In the past week, I've read several studies that are scary to me... it's the scary truth about what's hurting our kids. We all know that what our kids hear becomes their inner voice, but it's hard to control what they hear 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 Read More
2 year old is still waking up at night? Advice from a Pediatrician
Several years ago, when our child was still waking up at night (two years old at the time), I went into our Doctor's office with this complaint… "My 2-year-old is still waking up at night ." Her advice changed our nights! I was recently talking Read More
Games for Teens – The best list of games!
Finding the best games for teens won't be hard with this list! There are so many fun games to play with teenagers, but we're narrowing it down to our favorites ones. As a mom of teenage boys and soon a teenage girl, I know that finding games to play Read More
Easy Hairstyles for Long Hair
From the time that I was very little until I was a teen girl, I can remember walking into my mom’s room every morning, sitting on her vanity stool, and waiting while she brushed my hair. I used to love that time because it was just the two of us, Read More
10 speech therapy ideas to do at home (support your therapy with at-home practice)
I wanted to give you 10 speech therapy ideas to do at home because you, as the parent, are your child's best teacher. I am a play therapist (not an SLP), so I work with many speech-delayed children, in conjunction with their Read More
(Seasoned) Grilled corn on the cob in foil
Have you ever made grilled corn on the cob in foil? When we have a cookout, we like to try to spice things up a bit, especially when on vacation (like we are today!) Burgers and hot dogs are great (the kids certainly love them!), Read More
Teaching Kids: How to do laundry
It’s no secret that raising a family comes with certain responsibilities, including laundry. And as any busy mom knows, cleaning can be tedious and sometimes seemingly endless. Laundry can seem overwhelming! A few years ago we renovated our laundry Read More
DIY Wall Bed for under $150 – Murphy Bed!
DIY Murphy Bed Plans These DIY Murphy Bed Plans will make building a wall bed an easy Weekend-Project for your family! The Wall Bed will be a great addition to any room. It can free up room in an office, turn a playroom into a bedroom, or just Read More
Kids waking too early? Try this trick – it really works!
Are your kids waking too early? Do you wish your children would sleep in just a little later? I understand completely! When your kids are waking too early in the morning, it can make them tired, cranky and they don't feel their best. Overall, Read More
Unique & Meaningful Gifts for Teenage Boys
Finding gift ideas for teenage boys can be easy or hard, depending on the child, but we're here to help. When looking for meaningful gifts for parents, family, or friends, finding something unique and special is always a great move. Think about Read More
Free List – Age Appropriate Chores: Young Children through Teenagers
Age-appropriate chores for young children (and older children) are so important - with or without a chore chart! They help raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. It's the reason that we use these Printable Chore Cards because they teach Read More
Keep your child in their bed
Today I want to talk about how to keep your child in their own bed. Let me first take a minute to explain that your child will be healthier, do better in school, be more pleasant throughout the day, and just feel better overall, if they are getting 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
Unique & Meaningful Gifts for Teenage Girls
Teenage girls can be hard to shop for because while they might love one thing, they might not be too thrilled about another. The gift ideas we've found today cover just about everyone - you're sure to find a unique gift for the teen girl in your Read More
Our Son’s Sleep Disorder Was Misdiagnosed as ADHD – “Behavior Problem”
I wrote this post several years ago. Since then, I've heard from many parents who found themselves in a similar situation since then. Like me, these parents didn't realize that a sleep disorder (or sleep deprivation) could be to blame for ADHD Read More
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