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
8 Simple Fundamentals to Tame Your Challenging Toddler
As a parent, you love your child more than anything else in the world, but even the best-behaved children have their moments. Those with children are often reminded that parenting is a 24/7 job. Does your toddler constantly make you pull out your hair? Don't worry! I've got 8 tips for taming your wild toddler. Understand why your child is misbehaving Before you turn into mommy monster, stop and think about why your little might be misbehaving. Has your little one eaten yet? Are they … [Read more...] about 8 Simple Fundamentals to Tame Your Challenging Toddler
How to Homeschool Your Child When You Have No Idea
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Do you want to start homeschooling your kids this year? Transitioning into homeschooling can be intimidating especially if you have no idea where to start. Check out this post to get the tips your need to get started from a mom with years of experience homeschooling. You can listen to the episode using the player above or check out the post below to learn more from Nikki about homeschooling. Nikki is a mother of four and has come to share her … [Read more...] about How to Homeschool Your Child When You Have No Idea
14 Ultimate Mom Fail Moments But still Awesome Moms
Great moms are always doing their best for their children. Sometimes things happen. And even great moms mess up or have mom fail moments.Just because you have experinced a mom fail moment doesn't mean that you are not an great mom. I have 14 awesome moms that share their mom fail moments to show you that you can mess up and your kids will still love you.They also show you that those moments don't define them as a mother. Because they are still great moms. Tiana| It’s … [Read more...] about 14 Ultimate Mom Fail Moments But still Awesome Moms