Potty training in 3 days is what we have done with all four of our kids (three boys & a little girl). Potty training a toddler can seem harder than it actually is, so I want to shed some light on why it is easier and quicker than most Read More
Instead of giving toys…
"Instead of giving toys..." Update: I originally wrote & shared this post a few years ago, but every year around the holiday season, I like to reshare it (and re-read it myself.) It serves as a great reminder that our kids want time with us Read More
Spoiled Child – How to unspoil a child (starting today)
Do you feel like you are noticing the characteristics of a spoiled child? Do you feel like your sweet child turned into an ungrateful child? Have you ever wondered how to unspoil a child... or how to unspoil your child? I know that this can Read More
“Mommy will you lay with me?” … should you lay with your child in bed when they ask?
I have a new favorite phrase from our kids: "Mommy, will you lay with me?" Why is this my favorite? Let me tell you. Do you hear this every night, as I do? "Mommy, can you lie down with me for a few minutes?" (or, as Read More
Best Sleep Position for your Health
I can remember a few months ago when I felt like I was waking up with a sore back every morning. We had the same bedtime routine that we’ve always had, but the back pain seemed to be getting worse. I looked into the which sleep position is best Read More
Free Gift for Dad: All About Dad Father’s Day Questions
This father's day questions free printable is perfect for a fun, thoughtful, quick (and free) Father's Day Gift! It's similar to our Mother's day questions - and it's definitely my favorite gift idea! You can click on the link below to download Read More
10 Damaging Parenting Habits That Are Holding Our Children Back
We all want our children to be kind, confident, cooperative, and assertive. It can be hard to teach our children to handle so many different behaviors. We miss providing learning opportunities for our children when we unknowingly make these damaging Read More
5 signs your child NEEDS one on one time
I wrote this post a few years ago and it still holds true today. 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 Read More
Father’s Day Gifts that the Whole Family Will Love!
Father's Day is JUST around the corner and we've put together some Father's Day Gift ideas that Dad will love! Thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods for hosting their 2021 VIP Father's Day Event - I was able to find a ton of great gifts! It was hard to Read More
Drowning doesn’t look like drowning (Kids drowning happens in 20 seconds)
Did you know that drowning doesn't look like drowning? Often, we think of kids drowning (and adults drowning) as it seems in the movies (thrashing about, yelling for help & just an overall "Hollywood style" of drowning symptoms), but that Read More
Studies Prove cuddling our children makes them more successful as adults
Did you know that cuddling our children now will make them more successful as adults? It's true! Science proves that kids need to be hugged for 15 seconds or more and today we are diving into just how important it really is for their development Read More
Stained Glass Sidewalk Chalk Art with Kids – an easy outdoor activity that kids love!
I shared this stained glass sidewalk chalk idea last year because our kids LOVED it, so I updated it and wanted to share it again this summer! I hope you enjoy making sidewalk chalk art with your family! ♥ If I had to pick a favorite outdoor Read More
The Truth About Screen Time, Blue Light, and Children
Our kids' daily screen time has dramatically increased over the past six months. When our kids were taking their classes online from home, we learned to adapt out of necessity. We've added a blue light blocking screen protector to each of our Read More
60 Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids
These Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids are perfect! There is nothing quite like getting away from technology, even if it is just for a no-technology week! It is sad, but before kids had virtual school, they found that American children Read More
How Dutch parents make their children self-reliant
Today, Dutch mother, Kittie, is sharing her story about How Dutch parents make their children self-reliant. "I recently shared the reason why Dutch children sleep longer: an average of two hours more per night. While this Read More
Summer Routine: The things that make our days run smoothly.
Summer break is the perfect time to mix adventurous days with lazy days. 🌞 Now that our kids are getting older, I no longer have to schedule our summer days around things like naps or feedings. I can loosen the reigns a bit without it resulting in Read More
Why Dutch Children Sleep Longer: learn How to Help Kids Sleep Better
Dutch children sleep longer than in other countries. Compared to American babies, Dutch babies at the age of six months get two hours of sleep more every day on average. Yes, two hours every day! You can help kids sleep longer in your family, too, Read More
The Best Unique Gift Ideas (gift guide)
These are the perfect gifts to wow your hard-to-buy-for friends & family who seem to already have everything! Unique Gift Guide Looking for gifts wow your hard-to-buy-for friends & family who seem to already have everything? This Read More
Sleep Deprivation Effects On Mothers (and how to change it!)
A few years ago, I shared the story of how our son’s sleep disorder (central sleep apnea) caused sleep deprivation effects that led him to almost being misdiagnosed as having ADHD since the symptoms mimic one another. That was the first time Read More
Why our kids study over the summer (and why we love it!)
I wanted to talk about Why our children do school work over summer break. A while back, I wrote a post where I shared my NO SCREENTIME UNTIL printable. It had rules about what the kids need to do BEFORE they are allowed to use electronics. It Read More
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