As our four children are getting older, with one in the teen years, and another following close behind, I've thought about how I can be the best mom for them. I've prayed that I can teach them what they need to learn before they are 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
Easy and Effective Reward System for Kids
This is, by far, the easiest and most effective reward system for kids that I have done. I've shared this before but had to do so again because it is a reward system that works so well! As an elementary teacher, I tried so many classroom reward Read More
Kids waking too early? Try this!
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
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
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
Top Learning Games for Kids
I am sharing these top learning games for kids (both online & offline) as a way to help our kids avoid the summer slide. There is a reason the old saying "If you don't use it, you lose it" has been around for so long. Over the summer, kids Read More
No Screen-time Until Free Printable Sheet
This No-Screentime Until Printable Sheet has been wonderful for our family. When we first started limiting electronics for our kids, we created this free no-screentime sheet. Within a few months, I also added these Swap Chores for Screentime Read More
21 Disneyland Secrets – what to do in Disneyland when it’s crowded
These Disneyland Secrets were originally posted on my website by Carissa years ago (Carissa is a Disneyland Fan- she's gone more than 150 times!). I've updated it & shared it again today because I know that it is always useful to have the lastest Read More
“Mommy will you lay with me?” … when your child wants you to lie down in their bed at night
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? Our children want me to lie down with them every night. This question is always on their 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 to Read More
9 ways to focus on your kids
Isn't it true that we can do a lot of things for our kids, but the time that they feel the most loved is when we are simply together? They feel the most loved & important when we spend time focused on them. Playing race cars, baking in the Read More
Foods to soothe a sore throat
"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
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
