I Love Daylight Savings Time, When It Ends
I did a bad thing. Maybe not so much bad, as sneaky. When it came time to turn our clocks back an hour, I simply didn’t. So, how did it go? Read on to find out.
I did a bad thing. Maybe not so much bad, as sneaky. When it came time to turn our clocks back an hour, I simply didn’t. So, how did it go? Read on to find out.
Raising kids to understand the value of money and understand the importance of saving money are daunting tasks. We try to break it down into some simple tips.
There are things that were part of our collective culture growing up that our children will never understand, like phone books and pen pals. Read on for more.
We should just remember to treat our children as individuals, celebrate their differences, and not worry much about everything being perfectly even or equal.
We have one rule in our house. But it is more than just a rule it is a way of living. It is two simple words. Be Kind.
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.
We look at other parents say, I will never be like that! We are full of self righteous indignation and feel confident in our superior parenting skills! Then it happens. One day you recognize yourself in some other parent and it isn’t a good thing.
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.
Back to school is here! We have some tips to help you start the school year off right and keep things running smoothly throughout the year.
They say “it’s not the house that makes the home.” I am more convinced than ever that what they say is true.
A mother’s hilarious portrayal of various stages of emotions involved for both the parent and teen when the teen is grounded.
It’s bound to happen. Your kid is going to make a friend that you don’t like. What do you do? How do you know whether to step in or stand back?
What if I told you that the way to get your teenagers to do chores around the house was to use food as motivation? Hear me out.
I have found I’m much more laid back with parenting my second child, but that doesn’t mean he’s any less loved. Can you relate?
In the past week I have had conversations with several people about what age is okay to leave your child home alone. What do you think?
Hide ‘n Seek too intense? Try one of these easy games instead that allows you to rest and parent at the same time. WIN-WIN.
What do you think is an appropriate curfew for teenagers? Do you remember having a curfew when you were that age? Do you think it would be okay if I just locked my teenagers in a plastic bubble until they turn thirty?
Play time is a perfect opportunity to show your children that the needs of their heart can be met in healthy ways.
What if the tables were turned and you were going to get graded on your child’s report card on your parenting? How do you think you would do?
Sometimes parenting feels extra challenging. Train yourself to find the win in every day situations. Even in the less obvious ones.