I am a play therapist with a background in elementary education & child development, so I like to use my education to help others by sharing tips. Today I was talking to a parent and she was concerned with her son's Read More
4 Things Happy Moms Do Everyday
I’ve always loved being a mom and as a teacher and therapist, I've always loved working with other parents and their children. I want everyone to enjoy motherhood and thrive on the fact that we have these few short years with our kids, so let's 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
20 Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids
I am so excited to share with you these 20 Valentines Cards Kids that I know are going to make you say "Awwww!". These Valentine's Day crafts are fun to make and some are even fun to eat on Valentine's day! 20 Read More
Ready for Kindergarten? 5 Skills Your Kid Should Know Before Kindergarten
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Today we're going to talk about it! I'm sharing a Kindergarten readiness checklist - for life skills! I was a teacher and I saw many things that I wish my students had known before coming to Read More
Kindergarten Sight Words and How to Teach Them
If you've got a child in kindergarten, you'll want to get familiar with kindergarten sight words and learn the best way to teach sight words to your child. As a child play therapist and teacher, I understand how important it is to understand what Read More
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Cleaning Schedule
With four children, if we want to have a tidy and clean house, we have to keep some sort of a house cleaning schedule. This cleaning schedule isn't terribly elaborate but is more of a simple cleaning calendar to keep our family of six on task. Read More
Plant Based Recipes (Vegan Main Dish Meals)
I've shared several vegan dishes in the past, but today I wanted to share more with you! If you are curious about Plant-Based Recipes or are interested in making a Plant-Based Meal plan ... this is a great place to start! Read More
54% of parents are concerned with their OWN tech time
“Get off your phone!” When you read this quote, did you picture a parent saying this to a child? What if the roles were reversed? It is so important to keep an eye on our kids’ screentime, but we also need to keep an eye on Read More
30-Day Declutter Challenge (just a few minutes each day!)
Welcome to the 30 Day Declutter Challenge! If you're feeling like you need to declutter your home, then this 30-day challenge to declutter your house in 30 days is for you! I will show you how to rid your home of clutter to help you feel relaxed Read More
Raising kids of noble character (with Monica Swanson)
My dear friend, Monica Swanson, is sharing an excerpt from her book, Boy Mom, today. Monica has four children, as well. Her sons are ages 20, 18, 15, and 9... to say that she has experience raising sons (especially teenage sons!) is an Read More
Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew
Today I wanted to share this Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew because it is a family favorite, but the story behind it is what makes it so special. I love slow-cooker meals, but this one takes the cake! When you marry your high Read More
Last Minute Christmas cookies, appetizers & breakfast ideas!
Merry Christmas! Here are some last-minute recipes for Christmas Cookies, appetizers & breakfast recipes. Click on the recipe name below & you'll be taken straight to that recipe. Enjoy! 🎄Be sure to check out our Christmas Day Read More
EASY Christmas cookies
Christmas brings out the baking side of all of us… doesn’t it? I love it and so do the kids. These are my favorite Christmas cookies - I've made a list of my top 10 easy Christmas cookie recipes make this Christmas. We like to bake for friends Read More
Christmas Day Traditions for families
These Christmas Day traditions are fun and family-friendly. While there are so many fun things to do on Christmas morning, these traditions will last a lifetime. The day is filled with so much joy and when you have traditions that your family can Read More
Thinking of trading in your old phone? Read this first!
This post is sponsored by Trademore. I was paid for this post Do you have an old phone lying around your house that you no longer use? Do you have an older tablet that has been put into a drawer and is rarely taken out? What about a smartwatch Read More
How I could have prevented our info from being stolen
Today, as a partner with the Forward Influence Network and Google, I am going to share a story that I hope helps everyone. Last week, Mickey took Beau to a doctor’s appointment in Charlotte. It took them over 90 minutes to get there because of 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 be Read More
The perfect age for a phone is…
Today, as a partner with the Forward Influence Network and Android, I am going to share a topic that has been on my mind, since I hear it so often: What age should I get my child a phone? I wanted to answer a question that I get a lot Read More
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament
I shared this a few years ago, but we made them again this week and it was just as much fun as the first time around, so I wanted to share the directions for these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament again. One night our kids were looking through Read More
