Why is it Important to Raise Kind Kids? Have you ever been around a person who is not kind? Have you ever been around a child who is not kind? There is a go-to question I always ask my family members when they are talking about someone new, especially my…
As moms, we wear so many hats. One hat that often falls on us is planning meals every day. When we are already so busy, preparing meals can get pushed to the back burner. However, when you take a few hours each week or month to plan upcoming meals, you’ll…
Have you ever heard the term peaceful parenting? Maybe you are shaking your head. Obviously, no one can always be peaceful as a parent, right? Right! However, that doesn’t give parents an out not to work on themselves. Peaceful parenting is an ongoing process. It involves constantly examining yourself and…
(This post was written in 2017, when my oldest were younger. We still do reasonable bedtimes and my routines for kids look different , but their bedtimes have gotten later as they have gotten older!) I have a confession to make. My family thinks I’m a tad bit nutty. No,…
Let’s be honest, it’s way too easy to default to “You look so cute today!” when we talk to our daughters. And hey, there’s nothing wrong with cute—we love cute. But our girls are so much more than their hair buns, coordinated socks, and glittery unicorn tees. That’s why these…
Do you feel like an anxious mommy? Motherhood does something to us. It’s like living with your heart outside of your body. Being responsible for little children can make you feel anxious as a mother. If you’re feeling like you have an anxious mom heart, here are simple ideas to…
Have you ever exploded all over your child out of frustration? Your child may be having a temper tantrum. They throw themselves around on the floor. You might not know what to do. Maybe it seems like no matter what you do to help your child with a temper tantrum,…
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, shall we? No one wants to admit to losing their cool and being an “angry mommy” every once in a while. But it happens more than we like to acknowledge as parents. Sometimes angry mom comes out without us inviting her. Full…