As every parent learns, you can’t be a good mom or dad when you’re stressed out, no matter how positive your intentions. Read More
Laughter is the Glue That Holds My Family Together
It’s a universal language. Even at a very young age, for our kids to see mom and dad laughing, just like they laugh, is important. We want them to know that not only are we married, are we a family, but we like each other. Laughter is not just for the young. Read More
Four Ways to Keep Your Child’s Brain as Sharp as a Needle
Mothers generally worry about their child’s physical growth rather than their mental health. Of course, they know better than to keep their children under stress but sometimes due to lack of awareness, the child’s needs for mental strengths are not fulfilled. Read More
When You Lose it With Your Child: 5 Steps Toward Repair
We don’t have to be perfect parents. Really. We just have to seize those opportunities to realize when we’re off-course, and find ways to start moving in the right direction. Read More
Bedtime Snacks Help Kids Sleep
If dinner is at 5:30 p.m. it makes perfect sense that your child will be hungry again at 8:30 pm. So, go ahead and give them a bedtime snack. They aren’t necessarily trying to postpone sleep; they might just need some calories to get them through the night. Read More
10 Outdoor Spring Activities for Families
Now that the warm weather is officially here to stay, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the longer days with our families! Weekends can easily feel jam-packed with activities or errands, but it’s always a good idea to slow down and take moments where you can get them. Read More
Why I Cleaned Out My Closet (And Why You Should, Too!)
I’ve heard it said before that your closet can easily be a metaphor for your life, and I have to agree. Goodbye to snap decisions and impulse-buys that are supposed to put a band-aid on a bigger issue. Goodbye to filling voids with more stuff. In much the same way I evaluated my ‘busy’ life and the activities my days are filled with, I also want to evaluate where I spend my resources and time. Read More
Staying Safe in the Sun – Tips for Your Family
Everyone loves summertime, because cold weather is gone and the sun is out! Did you know that one of the most common injuries children (and adults!) will face is sunburn? Read More
13 Ways to Get Good Exercise Without a Gym
Many people keep paying for a gym membership even if they’re going infrequently or not at all. There’s a stigma that feels like if you quit paying for a membership, you are a quitter. Read More
Slaying My Productivity Monster: Why I Don’t Want to be Busy
I say “no” to mom guilt. I have never given it a foothold in my parenting and won’t start now, with this. Busyness will not steal my joy, and I won’t stand for it robbing me of precious time with my family. And, most of all, I won’t let my actions teach my children that busyness is a status symbol or a value to hold dear. Read More