Growing up can be tough for preteens, but they can benefit from having a growth mindset, as well as learning how other 9–12-year-olds handled the challenges of adolescence. Learning the power of positive thinking to overcome negative emotions is Read More
Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul – Think Positive for Teens
I've always heard stories about how parenting today's teens are "a dreaded few years," but I'm here to tell you that it's just not true. On the contrary, the preteen & teen years are wonderful, and parenting a teenager is like a reward for 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 works and stick to Read More
Teaching kids to be grateful for what they have
Teaching kids to be grateful is important. It is something that is always on my mind. It's also one of the hardest parts of parenting - constantly trying to find ways to teach them to be grateful and kind. Remembering to be a great model of what 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
Four Ways to Teach Children to be Compassionate
As parents, we often hope to see so many character traits in our kids. I work hard to teach our children to be compassionate and I hope to always see compassion grow in the hearts of my children. In a world where people often plow past others, 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
Things no one tells you about parenting a teenage boy
THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PARENTING A TEENAGE BOY Raising our four children, including raising a teenage son, is the joy of my life. We have three boys and one little girl. Our daughter is young and we have not reached the "pre-teen" Read More
Age Appropriate Chores for 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 Chore Cards (swap chores for Read More
How to Stop Toddler Whining (Preschooler, too!)
My friend, Stefanie, is here to share tips about how to stop a child from whining. As the mom of a young child herself, she knows that it is a step in preschooler and toddler development, so her tips are spot-on... Take it Read More
20 minutes of play a day
There is truly nothing like playing with your children. Did you know that the average parent spends less than 20 minutes a day playing with their children? I'd like to challenge you to beat that average. Can you spend 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. We 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 Read More
How Dutch parents make their children self-reliant
Today, Dutch mother, Kittie, is sharing her story about How Dutch parents make their children self-reliant. "I recently shared the reason why Dutch children sleep longer: an average of two hours more per night. While this Read More
Activities for Teens
Are you looking for some fun and creative activities for teens or tweens? What about a List of Activities for Teens During Quarantine? I know that during the time of social distancing and staying home, it can be hard to be creative, Read More
Activities that neighborhoods are doing together (Neighborhood Hunts)
Today I wanted to share some activities that neighborhoods are doing together as a community. I've been sharing ideas like Stained-Glass sidewalk chalk and Inspirational Drawings on windows, so I thought these ideas would be fun to share, Read More
DIY Easter Bunny Footprints & Bunny Tracks
Every year I find Easter Bunny Footprints in my house on Easter Morning. The Easter Bunny never fails to leave a trail of bunny prints, which must be magical footprints because they are hard to clean off of the floor! These Read More
Easter Activities you can do from Home!
We are sharing Easter Activities you can do from home... just Easter is going to be very different this year doesn't mean that it won't be just as great as years past. Many states are under "stay in place orders" throughout spring, which means Read More
Easter Baskets Fillers (that don’t come from a store)
Are you looking for Easter Basket Fillers for Easter this year? What do you do if you can't get to the store (like during the outbreak) or when you realize that the Amazon orders probably won't arrive in time for Easter? With Read More
Stained Glass with Washable Window Chalk
I've seen some of the most adorable ideas lately! So many of these ideas have been picked up by my friends and neighbors. I've loved the Stained Glass Sidewalk Chalk drawings and the Neighborhood Bear Hunts. Read More
How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus
Today's post comes from Amy Shepley... During the Coronavirus pandemic, I have been staying with my brother and his family. He and his wife have three boys, aged 7, 4, and 2. It's so hard to break their little hearts. I'm sure some people have had Read More
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