Sometimes I get bogged down by the details and challenges of parenting. The lists, the chores, the constant need for distraction and redirection. But now and then there are simply beautiful moments that pull me back to remembering the absolute blessing of parenthood. Like the other day I saw the sweetest scene. My two year… {read more}
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10 Ways To Embrace Being A Mother Of Boys
Gender disappointment is something very real. I know first hand. It’s not that I do not love my boys with all my heart, or wish they were any different. I just always assumed I’d have a daughter. After all, I was one of two girls and I never really knew (and therefore expected) anything different for my… {read more}
A Simple Activity To Teach Kids About Gratitude
Last week I shared a guest post at Fit Kids Clubhouse, and I would love for you to go and take a look! This little activity helped our family discuss the deeper purpose of gift-giving, and let us practice what it means to practice gratitude regardless of what you receive. Find the article here. You… {read more}
This Blog Is Not Reality: My Family Is Just Like Yours
I’ve been blogging for quite a while now, and over the years I have received so many messages asking “How do you do it all?” and “What is your secret?” First, let me say I do not do it all. You may see some great ideas and fun activities on this blog (or on my… {read more}
10 Of The Best Children’s Books About Love
Now that I have given ideas about how to tell, show, and sing love to your kids, this week I am sharing 10 of my favorite books about love for children. Whether it is cuddled up on the couch, in bed feeling safe and loved, or revved up and ready to learn about life, reading… {read more}
Teach Your Kids How To Be Resourceful
Sometimes I am surprised by what my kids say. One day I was sorting toys and reorganizing our storage area when my son said, “Mom, I don’t like this toy anymore, should we throw it away?” Uh, no! We could revamp it a bit, save it for your sibling, or give it away… throwing it… {read more}
5 Hands-On Ways to Connect With Your Kids On A Hard Day
One of my most popular posts to date has been Top 10 Tricks for Stay-At-Home Moms to Turn A {Bad} Day Around. I can easily guess why… because we all have those days. One reason I love the blogosphere is because I can connect with other moms all over the world going through many of… {read more}
Learning About Respecting Natural Habitats: Simple Activity for Preschoolers
My youngest recently found some little Australian animal figures tucked away somewhere and snakes became an immediate favorite in our house. So we’ve been looking at pictures, reading books, and learning a bit about them. It was a good opportunity to discuss the natural habitats of animals and how we should respect them, so we… {read more}
