Myths We Believe as a Mom Myths We Believe as Moms, and Why They Suck OK, mamas. As moms, there have been things that we have been told by society or that we tend to believe. But the truth is that some of these things are not true. And what can happen if we don’t …
Managing Your Home with Kids is Difficult As moms, we have so many things to do on a daily basis. If you are not fortunate enough to have a maid, you are most likely the homemaker of your family. We have dinner and meals that we have to consider. We have to take care …
Why is Respect Important? Respect is highly valued. It is important that we learn to treat people with respect, even if they are different from us or have different views. In this article, I will discuss 13 ways to raise naturally respectful children. Being around a respectful kid is very different from being around …
Now that Thanksgiving is over, my kids and I are looking forward to all the winter activities leading up to Christmas! Does your child love word fun or coloring pages? For the next 25 days I will be doing “25 days of Christmas” where I will be giving one freebie a day. Think of today …
One of the most important parts of parenting is following through with your consequences and rules. Children who know what to expect from their parents are more likely not to push boundaries as often. However, if you and your partner are not on the same page regarding parenting, it can be unclear for your children. …
Tips For Your Anxious Mommy Heart 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 a little child can make you feel anxious as a mother. If you’re feeling anxious, here are simple ideas to help your heart become …
How Stress Affects You as a Mom What Does Stress do to You as a Mom? Stress is such a killjoy. I can take your household hostage, not to mention your mind. It is tough to be peaceful when you’re drowning in stress. Stress affects you as a mom immensely, in ways you may not …
There are a lot of outdated myths and misconceptions about homeschooling. For example, some people think homeschoolers are weird or that homeschooling families must be religious zealots. However, homeschooling is a valid educational choice for any family, regardless of their religious beliefs (or lack thereof). And just like any other form of schooling, homeschooling has …
Last night, my husband and I stayed up too late watching television. We never stay up late. Our bedtime has routinely become 9 pm or even earlier, especially on nights when we are both completely and utterly exhausted. Last night, though, we stayed up too late. First, we watched our show. Then we decided to …
Free Mindfulness Journal Printable Many parents teeter between being a mindful and peaceful parent and being a reactive one. Non one likes to be a reactive parent. It is like you feel your blood boiling when triggered, your word vomits come out without meaning too, and your children start to see that smoke coming from …