Just taking my two little guys grocery shopping can be a daunting task. So when my schedule for work required me to travel more often. My first thought was to travel alone and leave the kids with my husband. That plan was completely shut down and my husband insisted that we all travel together as a family. I cringed at the thought of a long road trip with my two young kids. They are great kids, but in the car they get impatient and fussy. Now that I have traveled several times with … [Read more...] about How to Have a Really Happy Road Trip with Toddlers
How to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby
When I was pregnant with my second child, I was excited. But I was also concerned about how my oldest will adjust to the new member of our family. I had heard stories and seen for myself a kid how was an only child not adjusting well to their new brother or sister. My mother reminds all of the time how I was an only child for a short time and was jealous of my sister when she was a baby. It was so bad that I snuck into her crib one night a bit her! So when I was pregnant I knew that … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby
How to Make Reading Fun for Little Ones
Reading is a skill that we use every day. Your child learning how to read is one of the most important skills that they will learn. The challenge is getting your toddler interest in reading. But once you do, they will be more excited to actually learn to read when the time comes. I have a few tips to help with when to introduce reading, how to make reading more fun and what to do if your toddler won't sit still. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you use the link … [Read more...] about How to Make Reading Fun for Little Ones
How to Encourage Your Child’s Individuality and Enrich Your Life
If you watch enough reality TV you will be disturbed by the people that paint a picture of parenting. Especially the parents that try to live vicariously through their children. I am sure you have seen what happens when these parents try to live through their kids. There is a line between taking a healthy interest in your child's achievement and using them to fulfill your own ambitions. You may be thinking, but my child is young and I wouldn't do that. Surprisingly, living through your … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Your Child’s Individuality and Enrich Your Life
6 Practical Tips to Actually Raise Responsible Children
As a mom, one of your life goals is to raise awesome, responsible children. But being a mom gets hectic sometimes. During these times, keeping your focus on what matters most may feel challenging. However, you can still ensure that your kids become adults who show integrity and responsibility. Parenting is the most challenging job you'll ever have. But the rewards are incredible when you see that you raise responsible children. Embark on your own journey to collect as much knowledge … [Read more...] about 6 Practical Tips to Actually Raise Responsible Children
How to Find and Make New Amazing Mom Friends
It’s easier to face the challenges of motherhood and parenting when you have a community of mom friends behind you. Even if you love the girlfriends you already have, you’ll probably want to extend your circle to include more parents once you start spending more time changing diapers and dealing with tantrums. On the other hand, making new friends can feel as awkward as dating, and you’re already pressed for time and energy when you’re caring for young children. Use these tips to make … [Read more...] about How to Find and Make New Amazing Mom Friends
How to Reprimand Your Child Without Losing Their Love
You are a mom and being a mom is hard work! Yes, being a mom is beautiful and fun, but it can also be very challenging. Parenting is a real job that few other jobs can compare to. And it's especially hard when it feels like you're losing your children’s love. As a mom, you want your children to grow up to be the best they can be. So that means that you have to reprimand your child so that they know the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. This isn’t very popular … [Read more...] about How to Reprimand Your Child Without Losing Their Love
5 Simple Ways to Encourage More Playtime
Kids love to play. Whether it is sports, dress up or make-believe. Playing is something that kids enjoy doing on a daily basis. Did you know that kids who don’t play enough are more likely to do worse in school? It sounds silly, but it is true. Focusing too much on homework without adequate downtime can actually lead to lower grades. It’s important to encourage playtime and help your kids find a balanced approach to life. So, how do you do that? Let me help you with a few simple … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways to Encourage More Playtime
9 Reasons Why Chores are Important for Your Kids
Being a mom comes with a bond that develops between you and your kids. Because you love them, you want them to be happy. A parenting dilemma that often comes up of this is whether to assign jobs around the house to your kids. The good news is there are several reasons why kids having chores is actually a good thing. Most child and family experts believe that requiring your children to do chores is beneficial to both you and your kids, as long as tasks are age-appropriate and not too … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons Why Chores are Important for Your Kids
How to Balance Your Career and Mom Life
Now, more than ever, more moms are in the workforce. With that comes the challenge of how to balance work and family as a mom. Due to the difficulty of living off of one income, oftentimes moms have their decision made for them about working while raising kids. For some moms, they have to work because they choose to. Either way, working while raising children comes with its challenges. You'll definitely be busy. But you can be a happy working mom that can balance work and home with … [Read more...] about How to Balance Your Career and Mom Life