It’s just a normal part of childhood — nightmares. But who’s the best way to handle nightmares in kids? Should you ignore them? Pretend they’re not upsetting? Let me share a personal story… It was approximately 3 a.m. in the morning. My door burst open and some chubby little feet raced across the floor. “Mommy, […]
One Simple Way I Spend One-on-one Time With My Kids
Clean, cook, teach, run errands, repeat, repeat and repeat. That’s what my life often looks like! But, in the midst of it all, I have found a simple way to spend one-on-one time with each of my kids. I’m sharing this simple way with you today to help you do the same! It’s sweet, thoughtful […]
Genius Tips for Helping Your Toddler Nap
Are you struggling with trying to make your toddler take a nap? Do you sometimes just give up and let him skip naptime? These genius tips for helping your toddler nap are just what you need! Last night my three-year old daughter was crying incessantly. She complained of a headache and she looked beyond exhausted. […]
Best Tear-Free Ways to Say Bye to Your Kids
Saying goodbye to your child or student without tears? It’s possible — with a few, fun tips goodbyes can turn from tears to giggles, grins and smiles! Many moms dream of a tear-free good-bye! It’s very common for kids ages 10 months or older to suffer from separation anxiety. They often wonder if and when […]
19 Sanity Saving Tips from Professional Home-schooling Moms
Can you be a busy home-schooling mom actually stay sane? Definitely — if she knows these sanity saving tips from professional home-schooling moms! The decision to home-school can be a scary one. Questions of uncertainty often fill a mom’s mind as she embarks upon the new journey of home-schooling! Will I be the teacher my […]
10 Tips For a No-Scream, Natural Birth
I was waiting to be admitted to my labor room when I heard the load moans and sometimes screams of the woman laboring a few doors down. Her voice filled the halls of the labor and delivery floor, and I have to admit it was annoying quite a few people. People were giving each other […]
5 Ways to Encourage Independence in Kids
“He can’t do that! He’s too little!” Has anyone ever told you that about your child? Encouraging independence in kids is an important part of molding a self-sufficient child — and that’s exactly what I desire to do! When we hover over our children and inhibit their learning and growth processes, we keep them from […]
Seven Simple Ways to Make Mornings Happier for Kids
Think mornings have to be terrible for kids? Try these seven simple ways to make mornings happier for kids and see if the morning atmosphere of your home doesn’t change — for the better! Just like grown-ups, there are two very different types of kids. Some pop out of bed in the morning with a […]