There are many lessons and behaviors that we learn from our parents. And whether good or bad, we tend to parent our kids in very similar ways to how we were raised as children. Of course, we want to give our children the best start possible, but there’s one topic […]
During the toddler years, our little ones are taking in an incredible amount of information. It can be difficult to process everything they see and hear as their emotional development skyrockets during these formative years. They may have the all-too-common tantrums or act out in ways we don’t like, and […]
The last few weeks have been full of planning and preparing for parents sending kids back to school. Gathering supplies, making lists, filling out paperwork… and right away, it seems kids start receiving their first homework assignments of the year. It can be difficult to get back into the flow […]
By now, most of us have sent the kids back to school with backpacks full of new supplies and words of encouragement and support. Along with giving our children everything they need to have a successful year, we are also praying – praying that they’ll be safe in someone else’s […]
Teaching your children the principles of money is one of the most important things you can do as a mother. Many children grow up never learning about money and how it works – and find themselves crippled in debt as adults. Even if you are not good with money yourself, […]
Burned-out, overwhelmed, exhausted – these are just some of the feelings that modern moms can easily identify with. In fact, these feelings are so common, it’s become accepted that moms are supposed to feel this way. But one mom’s blog post says what is likely on every mom’s mind – […]
Summer may not officially end until sometime in September, but most of us say goodbye to summer when we send our kids back to school. Whether you’re sending your first child to kindergarten or your family has plenty of experience under your belt, starting a new school year is always […]
There are lots of resources out there for parents – online, in parenting books, and in the form of advice – but it is often geared toward mothers. But even though mothers may most often be a child’s primary caregiver, dads are stepping in and taking on a more active […]
As your children prepare to go back to school – sexual predators are gearing up to do harm. From online chatrooms to hanging around areas children play, in this day and age predators are everywhere. But with a little bit of training, you can teach your children what to look […]
The beginning of the season was met with hesitation as schedules shifted, friends departed, and no one knew what to expect day to day. Once the sandals came out, the pool opened, and the kids got excited about their “school night” movies, no sooner did summer come to a close. […]
