What do you think of when someone says "happy mom?" Do you think of yourself with a smile on your face - laughing with the kids, playing with them, enjoying your time with them? We are the busy-mom, the run-you-everywhere mom, the homework-helper 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. I think that it still holds true to why moms of more kids often less stressed? Yep. I think we've figured it out. More Kids = Less Stress. What? Really. Well, Read More
Stressed parent to relaxed parent (yes, really!)
If you ever feel stressed out, as a parent, as a mother, you are not alone. You might feel like you are on edge or yell more than you want to... it usually stems from something. Maybe it's the clutter in the house, worry about your child's Read More
Siblings “Non-Gift” Christmas Gift
I wrote this post several years ago, but it's still one of our favorite Christmas traditions. Christmas has always been our favorite time of the year. We love to find special traditions, drive around and look at lights, stay up later than usual to Read More
Don’t buy me what you wish you had, teach me what you wish you’d known.
Have you ever heard that quote? I hadn't heard it until the other day, but I liked it so much that I wanted to share it with you. Some quotes, like "The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice," have the power to make you think and Read More
We asked a Ph.D. in mathematics how to help kids who are struggling in math.
At 6:30 this morning, I sent my brother a text: "Hey, Tim! Are you up? Quick question... What's the best way to help when teaching kids math? What would you say is the most important thing for kids who are struggling in math to understand it Read More
Independent Educational Activities for Kids
With so many children being home, it is more important than ever to help our children become independent learners. While this will help you, since you won't have to stand over them while they do their work, it is also a great skill that will benefit Read More
Math Activities for Preschoolers Through 3rd Graders (they’ll love these!)
In order to help children develop mathematical skills, we need to start young by introducing purposeful preschool math activities and games. These fun math activities for preschoolers through 3rd graders will help your children learn math concepts. Read More
Powerful Positive Thinking Tips You Will Want Your Preteen To Remember!
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" years yet, 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
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