Today's post will surely resonate with anyone who has children because, from the time we find out that we are going to be parents, there is a constant barrage of "Do's" and "Don'ts." It's up to you to forge your own path in this world we call Read More
You can’t buy their happiness
Kids ask for a LOT of "things," don't they? They see these new things everywhere they look & they are enticing. Marketers know how to draw our kids in (and the adults!) It's why we opt for non-toy gifts for kids and non-toy rewards, and it's Read More
5 Discipline Rules For PARENTS
We so often talk about the effects of discipline on OUR CHILD, but for me personally, I wish someone had shared with me these 5 Discipline Rules For Parents. Because discipline, and its effects, are not exclusionary to just your Read More
Why Her Kids Don’t Have Chores
How do you feel about chores for kids? While my kids have chores, it's not the case for everyone. One of my best friends, Hillary, is here today to talk about why her kids don't have chores. I often share chore cards, chore charts for Read More
Child’s stomach hurts before school (anxiety in a child)
7- Send a picture of your family for him to keep in his pocket. TIP: try to find a photo of a fun memory, like a vacation or a fun activity that you did as a family. More posts you might like: Read More
My Before School Rule
Conversation Starters for Kids – Questions to Ask Your Child About School
If you are struggling to glean details from your child's school day, use these questions to ask your child about school. These three questions are perfect conversation starters for kids. They help your child develop a habit of talking about their Read More
8 ways to alleviate sinus issues in kids
As a mom to a child diagnosed with chronic sinusitis at age four, I use these 8 ways to alleviate sinus issues in kids nearly every week! Start using them tonight to help your little ones finally get some relief! When my daughter was born, she Read More
Children who don’t have a regular bedtime behave worse & develop slower
I just watched an episode on the TODAY show that proved what I already knew: Irregular Bedtimes for children (and adults) leads to worse behavior, slower development, and health issues. Consistent routines & regular bedtimes for kids Read More
How To Limit Screen Time for Kids – Free Printable
If you need help limiting screen time for kids, this free printable is going to be amazing for you! This No-Screen Time Until Printable Sheet has been wonderful for our family. When we first started limiting electronics for our kids, we created this Read More
The 3 Words Your Kids Need To Hear
Every day, I send my kids off to school with these 3 words your kids need to hear. And I cannot tell you what an impact it has on their days, as well as my own… because these three words work for any age. Read More
No Screen Time Until Free Printable Sheet (a pre- screentime checklist)
I wanted to share this No Screentime Until Printable Sheet again today because it has been wonderful for our family over the years. It teaches our children that there are more important things in life & screentime is the last resort. It gives Read More
How to stop yelling at your kids (and get them to listen)
I wrote this post about how to stop yelling at your kids a few years ago, but I've updated it with more ideas and more recent studies, so I wanted to reshare it today...Did you know that you can stop yelling to get your kids to listen? It's true. Read More
Free List – Age Appropriate Chores: Young Children through Teenagers
Age-appropriate chores for young children (and older children) are so important - with or without a chore chart! They help raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. It's the reason that we use these Printable Chore Cards because they Read More
Siblings “Non-Gift” Christmas Gift
I wrote this post several years ago, but it's still one of our favorite Christmas traditions. EXAMPLES OF OUR 'DOLLAR-STORE GIFTS' FROM OVER THE YEARS: One year, Beau bought Mickey a pair of camo work gloves because he said that Read More
Summer and Fall Gift Guide – Gifts They’ll Love!
In this gift guide, you are going to find gifts everyone will want! Finding gift ideas for any season can be easy or hard, depending on who you are buying for, but we're here to help. While we have lists of gift ideas for teenage boys & gift Read More
Consequences for Kids that ACTUALLY 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 (preferably without yelling)! You need to find something that Read More
Why do kids seem to be more entitled & lonelier than generations before them?
Why are our children are so many children acting more entitled than generations before? Why do so many children seem more lonely, even though they can get in touch with their friends & family anytime they want... with the touch of a 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
“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
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