I have heard it said, “I am a morning person.” Waking up before the sun rises, bright and chipper; ready to start the day. That person is not me. However, I have found certain benefits to rising with the roosters that have given me cause to leave the warm […]
Many children struggle with the ability to remain focused on a given task – leaving parents frustrated and unsure what to do. In fact, when a child is told to “do their homework” with no other guidelines – many moms become discouraged when they check on their child and […]
Success is often celebrated among families – whether it’s winning a championship game or scoring good grades in school. But society has long preached failure is a bad thing, claiming losing means somehow one isn’t “good enough” or “acceptable.” The truth is, failure can be a gift and can […]
Some children become excited at the idea of growing older and getting to do things little kids can’t do… … but then other children fearfully hold on to their mother’s leg sobbing at even the thought of their next birthday. The truth is, growing up can be scary for […]
If your once well-behaved child is suddenly starting to act out and rebel – you might be confused as to why. From yelling “NO!”, every time you ask them to do something, to getting into fights and quarrels with their siblings, you may wonder just what has gotten into […]
Scientists have studied the concept of “nature versus nurture” for decades. While each family is unique, it appears that both home environment and genetic factors are vital in predicting our overall health as adults. But recent studies have provided even more information on just how crucial it is for a […]
Maybe you’ve never been able to quite grasp why your child does things a certain way. Or perhaps they always seem to have a meltdown in certain situations, or refuse to follow your instructions. If you’re having trouble understanding the behavior of your child, the best thing you can […]
Are you going crazy trying to entertain your children while trying to complete work or other tasks at home? Do you feel like your child’s personal assistant — or servant — because they don’t seem to ever be able to occupy themselves without your involvement? Well, you’re far from […]
You have probably heard it before–being a stay-at-home mom means you get to play all day and take naps in the afternoon. Those making these judgments either have only one child, have never been a SAHM, or just love minimizing the most important job in the world. This became […]
Homeschooling is typically a class all on its own – that is until 55 million students became homeschooled virtually overnight. Ironically, during this time Harvard Magazine decided to state their very bias opinion against homeschooling. And just when we thought Harvard had been completely lost to the blind rage […]