Don’t Quit Before Your Parenting Shift is Over
It’s easy to get frustrated by the long days of parenting and want to essentially quit before your shift is over. Don’t. It’s not fair to anyone. Including you.
It’s easy to get frustrated by the long days of parenting and want to essentially quit before your shift is over. Don’t. It’s not fair to anyone. Including you.
Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival by making cherry blossom artwork using a recycled 2-liter soda bottle.
Here are a few ideas for activities to jump-start your child’s creativity while they’re stuck indoors.
My family places importance on good mornings, but we are not good at mornings.
Make matchbook valentine cards with stickers inside using our printable template. These are perfect for handing out to classmates!
I gave terrible parenting advice to my coworker one time. Oh, and did I mention this was years ago, long before I had any children of my own?
Mark your page in your favorite book with a super-easy-to-make snowman bookmark.
I’m trying to develop friendships with other families now so our kids will have a network for support later.
Make a name acrostic using your kids’ best character traits to encourage them.
We started a Christmas ornament collection that the kids will take with them when they grow up. It’s one of our favorite family traditions.
Craft a beaded snowflake ornament with your kids for the holidays. They’re simple to make and will add a shiny touch to your Christmas tree.
Make a video slideshow to share with friends and family for the holidays. Animoto makes it easy to do!
Embellish apples with paint to spiff up your table for the holidays
No matter how many times I try to tell her about saving money, it’s my example that she’ll remember.
Beyond sleeping and diapers, here’s my advice.
Craft a spooky centerpiece for your table or outside your door. It’s so easy to do, it’s scary.
For every time that you’re willing to say no, you get the freedom to say yes to something that’s a better fit for your family.
Watching my grandmother play with my daughter I am reminded of why I loved spending time with her as a child. She inspires me to want to be a better mother.
How do you make better use of family time during the school year to keep things feeling light instead of hurried? New habits and purposeful plans are key.
Recycle your morning paper coffee cups into a cute and fun activity for your little ones with a few easy steps. Also great as a Talk Like a Pirate Day craft!