"Mommy? My throat hurts." Poor thing... I knew just what she meant. The sore throats can come when your child has a fever or a call... or it can happen all by itself, but either way, it is uncomfortable."It hurts when I talk and when I wake Read More
Easter Basket Stuffers that your kids will LOVE!
Today we are sharing 50+ Easter Basket Stuffers for kids! Easter Basket gifts are fun and help your family celebrate the season, no matter what the gift may be. Today I'm sharing kids Easter gifts for kids of all ages, with Easter Basket ideas for Read More
Popsicles for Breakfast: Strawberry Kiwi Yogurt Popsicles
Our kids favorite breakfast meal? Easy -->> These Strawberry Kiwi Yogurt Popsicles! They also work great as a mid-day pick me up or after dinner treat!We like it for breakfast because they think it's a treat. We have two kids who would Read More
21 secret things to do in Disneyland when the lines are too long
We recently went to Disney and we found that sometimes the lines were just way too long to wait (like waiting two hours to see Elsa.)These ideas for what to do in Disney when the lines are too long are helpful. Here are 21 secret things to do Read More
Tips to raise your child to be a leader
Let me start out by saying that not everyone is meant to be a leader - I want my kids to have the best of both worlds. I want them to be confident leaders, but to be cooperative followers, as well. I want them to take the initiative to stand up for Read More
Why having more kids is less stressful!
This post was originally written in 2014, but I wanted to bring it back around today & add some new details because I think that it still holds true. Why are moms of more kids often less stressed? I think we've figured it out. It boils down 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
How I gained an hour in your day {Time Hack}
Today I was checking my e-mail, and someone asked me “How can I find more time in my day? I can't get everything done, and I feel like I'm falling behind.” It seems that this time of year, we all feel a little burnt out and tired (including me).I Read More
How to make each child feel important (in a large family)
How can you make each child feel important? Have one on one time with your kids. Devote time to JUST THAT CHILD! It really is just that easy- spend time listening to your child and talking with your child… say yes when they ask you to lie down Read More
Kids waking up too early – Teaching your children to sleep later
Are your kids waking up too early? When your kids are waking too early, it can make them tired, cranky and just not very happy kids. I put our kids to bed at 7:00 and I want them to sleep the full 12 hours (because it helps them to be happier & Read More
Declutter my home: How clutter affects your family & what you can do about it.
CLUTTER CAUSES ANXIETY. It is true that clutter causes stress. In fact, I shared it in an early post where I share studies that prove that clutter & stress are linked. Clutter also affects your family, but there are solutions that can clear 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
STOP doing that for your kids!
STOP DOING THAT FOR YOUR KIDS: I wrote this a few years ago, but I was reading it today and wanted to share it again. It is always a good reminder. ENJOY... We want to do so much for our kids, but today I want to tell you to STOP doing that Read More
25 Tips to Prepare for School
25 Tips to Prepare for School As summer ends, many of us are now thinking about how we can prepare for school. The back to school sales are everywhere and your home will soon be overwhelmed with papers (that you can easily control!) As you prepare Read More
10 life lessons I want our children to learn
Every day, we get the opportunity to shape our kids, to literally change their lives. Everything that we say to them sticks with them, our words become their inner voices, our expectations become their goals.If I had to pick just 10 life lessons Read More
Never-before seen tips for Disney with kids
When we first went to Disney, we were given a lot of never before seen tips from friends & Disney natives. I love passing these things on to you because it can seem overwhelming when you are planning your trip, but it should be FUN, not Read More
Kids Arguing? This NO TECHNOLOGY WEEK will change that (really! Give it a try!)
It is almost time for another NO TECHNOLOGY WEEK - here is a quick look at why we do it, how it changes our kids & helps them to GET ALONG and stop sibling rivalry!Technology- its great, right? I use it for work. My kids use it to learn. 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
When the kids are older, I’ll be able to…
It's funny. We think about all of the things that we will do when our children are born. Rock them, hold them, sing to them, enjoy every minute of them. Not much time passes before we begin looking to the future when we start thinking "When the Read More
CONSEQUENCES FOR KIDS THAT WORK!
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! You need to find something that works and stick to it... if you want a behavior Read More
