Something that I'm really good at. This is a hard one! I feel like I’m good at a lot of things, art, crafts, sewing, writing, cooking…, I can even sing! And I used to be a pretty good dancer (swing dancing, if I had a good leading partner!) But I’m not a super star at any of those things. What am I really good at? I think I’m best at being a mom, … [Read more...]
7 Great Books for Kids About Feelings
Everyone has to learn to deal with difficult feelings. Big emotions are something kids feel and express, but need to learn how to put into words as they grow older. Sometimes they don't even understand how they are feeling or why they are feeling a certain way. These picture books are perfect to get your kids thinking about all the different … [Read more...]
Creating a Homeschool Schedule- Include Your Children
Will I ever have a schedule that works that I can stick to? Probably not. Things are always changing; the kids needs, my needs, our goals... But, I can keep trying, right?! Since the over scheduling and then freaking out episodes of the fall... we've had no schedule at all! a very relaxed schedule as far as "school" type stuff. We have our … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Through Stressful Times
For a long time now my little family has been living in survival mode. You could say I'm becoming an expert at homeschooling through stressful times. We're scraping by as I try to make enough to support my family and keep our home in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. on one small income. My husband is disabled so I had to take on … [Read more...]
The Gentle Secret to Keeping Kids in Bed
Snuggle Time Snug in bed, when it's quiet and still, that's when my kids want to talk to me about their worries, future plans, their day, all that is on their minds. I used to shush them and tell them it's time to sleep. Someone was always up 5 minutes later and I'd walk them back to bed. This would go on for hours! Now, each night I snuggle up … [Read more...]
Top Four Ways to Raise Grateful Kids
In our world of instant gratification and distraction, it can be hard for kids to take the time to realize how good they have it, how much they have, and to be grateful for it. And it can be hard for you as well, as a parent, to be an example of gratitude.For Thanksgiving this year I wanted to share tips that I have learned along the way in … [Read more...]
Why “Me Time” is Over-Rated
How can I cope without ME TIME? I constantly hear moms complaining that they don't get away enough, they don't have time off from their kids, or they can't afford to go out with the girls, so they are miserable and feel like a horrible wife and parent. I want to extend some encouragement to these moms who are at their wits end and just can't … [Read more...]
End the Bedtime Struggle
Put a stop to the Bedtime Battle of Wills Sleeping kids are so sweet and calm, but before that calm, so many parents go through a nightly battle. By the time their precious kids finally pass out, they are angry and exhausted. Getting kids to go to bed doesn't have to be a war of wills, but it does take parents willing to stick to their word, stop … [Read more...]
