I read a quote once that said, "If I can turn into my mother, I'll consider my life a success." I couldn't agree more. My mom is happy, helpful, generous, loving, and kind-hearted. On top of that, her children and grandchildren think the world Read More
How to declutter your home RIGHT NOW to reduce anxiety
It is true that clutter causes stress. In fact, I share studies that prove that clutter & stress are linked. Clutter also affects your family, but there are solutions that can clear your home of unwanted clutter and clear you of unwanted Read More
How to help your child fall asleep
How you can help your child fall asleep, even if they don't seem tired? Kids need sleep, even if they don't show it. They need a consistent bedtime, enough hours of sleep, and a good bedtime routine. I want to share some of our favorite bedtime Read More
Fun Halloween Pretzel Treat – Kids love making these!
Every year, we like to think of a FUN Halloween treat to make with the kids. The teacher in me likes to make fun snacks for every holiday, but the non-crafter in me knows that it has to be simple. These pretzel rod Halloween Treats are both: simple Read More
10 Ways to Supplement Child’s Learning at Home
I remember the first day that I walked into my own classroom 17 years ago. I was about to teach 27 first-grade for an entire year, and I couldn't have been more excited to teach those kids! Over the next few years, I went from a first-grade teacher Read More
“I’m Full… Can I have a snack?” Solution to all-day snacking
When the kids snacking on things here or there turns into constant snacking and to all-day-long grazing, it can get old pretty quickly. While some of our kids ask for permission before having anything to eat, our other children just walk into the Read More
No Screen Time Until Free Printable Sheet
This No-Screentime Until Printable Sheet has been wonderful for our family. It teaches our children that there are more important things in life & screentime is the last resort. It gives them other screen-free ideas to helps them get Read More
How to turn off their electronics without an argument
My friend Samantha told me something years ago, and it has stuck with me ever since. I now tell parents this tip to help them have their kids turn off electronics without an argument. Personally, we like to use the Swap Chores for Screen Time Read More
A morning routine when you’re home all day
Life looks a lot different right now. All six of us are home all day long. Work and school are done from home these days. Having a morning routine makes all of the difference in the day! How To Have A Morning Routine That Makes The Whole Day Read More
How I taught our kids to love reading
It was about six years ago when I noticed that our son, who was a good reader, didn’t enjoy it. He knew his sight words, he did well with comprehension, his fluency was great, yet he didn't WANT to read. I, on the other hand, love Read More
10 simple homemade juice recipes for beginners
These 10 simple homemade juice recipes will have you on the road to better health and eating clean, whole foods for you and your children. This post contains affiliate links. Our kids LOVE to make juice! (ps- this is the juicer that we Read More
How to play with your kids – find out why and how
"HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS" was originally posted on Your Modern Family in April 2013, but it is back today to serve as a great reminder for all of us… It is important to understand how to play with your kids and to learn why play is so Read More
Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew
Today I wanted to share this Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew because it is a family favorite. While I love any good slow-cooker meal, this one takes the cake! This slow cooker beef stew recipe was given to me by Mickey's Read More
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – Card Games for Kids
Have you heard of Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza yet? If not, you're in for a treat! I love playing card games with the kids... and this one makes the top of our list. It's even become one of my go-to non-toy gift ideas Read More
How to Create Intentional Play Moments
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein What a great quote to remember right now, as we are navigating uncharted waters as far as education and socialization are concerned. Lucky for your children... they Read More
Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes
These Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes are sure to become your favorite fall recipe! Easy and quick to make, these Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes are perfect any time of the day, especially for a fast and delicious weekday dinner! Read More
20+ Pumpkin Recipes
I don't know what it is about Pumpkin Recipes that make me smile, but they do (even these pumpkin pancakes are a huge hit in our house). Maybe it is all of those warm scarves, comfy jeans, adorable boots, and snuggling with the kids under a Read More
15 Homework Organization and Art Display Ideas
School may be different this year, and if we're not ready or organized, things can quickly become chaotic. Papers, homework, and artwork everywhere! Luckily, we've put together some clever homework organization ideas as well as a cute Read More
Preschool Lesson Plan in Five Minutes
If you have five minutes to spare, you can teach a preschool lesson to your child! There are so many times during the day when we have a few spare minutes... enough time to grab a preschool lesson plan & teach our children Read More
2020 Back to school Trends (& back to the ’90’s)
It's that time of year again... back to school shopping. I can tell you that no matter where your kids are going to school (online or in-person), they will still want to be dressed in a way that reflects their personality. Comfy, Read More
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