When your little one is big enough to make a mess but still too small to clean it up, cleaning up can be a challenge. Sometimes it seems like you are washing entire loads of laundry every other day. And let's not forget all of those mealtime messes. Once your little one is walking, it may seem that the messes increase exponentially. But soon your toddler will be big enough to start helping you with the housework. Granted, tasks will take longer when they are learning to do … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Toddler to Do Chores Too
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7 Simple Tips for Raising a Healthy Video Gamer
I used to love playing Super Mario when I was a kid! When it finally sunk in that I was having two boys I knew that they would probably like playing video games as much as me. But how do you set appropriate ground rules? This is when I sought out my good friend Google. A study found that children who played for less than an hour a day appeared better adjusted than those who played no games or played for hours on end. So there is a happy balance for playing video games. But that … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Tips for Raising a Healthy Video Gamer
How to Enjoy the Toddler Years
I am sure that you have received many warnings about the toddler phase by the time your baby turned one. You may have heard about the "terrible twos." Or maybe, you have witnessed a toddler throwing a major tantrum at the grocery store. Like the teen years, the toddler years have a reputation for being difficult. But I believe that it doesn't have to be that way for you. In fact, the toddler years can be some of the most joyful, fun, and exciting times you can experience as a mother. … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy the Toddler Years
Sensational Quotes for Busy Moms You Need to See
Motherhood is beautiful but challenging. Every now and then we need something to help us persevere through the hard times. Positive quotes and affirmations have always helped me. Today I want to share with you 28 of my favorite quotes for busy moms to help you stay positive. Pin this for later Once you start replacing positive thoughts for negative ones, you will get positive results. Just as the needs of my children matter, so do my own. The … [Read more...] about Sensational Quotes for Busy Moms You Need to See
How to Raise Children With Good Character
Raising kids with good character is one of my big goals. It is harder today more than ever to do that with many broken families, loss of values in society, the internet and violent video games to name a few. These factors and a bunch more make parenting especially challenging today. But, it is still possible to raise kids with good character in the midst of all of that. Do you want to know how? Let me walk you through some key steps to raising a child with good character. Lead … [Read more...] about How to Raise Children With Good Character