Kids Who Enjoy the Holidays Have Parents Who Do These 7 Things
If you are anything like me, this time of year you already have holidays on the brain. In the past, we’ve had years where the holidays have been hurried and stressed, so honestly, I didn’t really look forward to it. But I have also learned a few things that seem to help my kids and […]
7 Things Every Daughter Needs from Her Mother
The list of things our children need from us can sometimes seem never-ending. But really if you dig deep down there are a few things that are absolutely vital, especially when it comes to raising girls. Here are 7 things a daughter truly needs from her mother. I was away last week to spend a […]
Are you too strict as a parent? Here’s how healthy discipline can set your kids up for success
Have you ever wondered if your parenting is too strict? What about too lenient? In this article, we’re going to discuss a healthy balance between discipline and grace. The easy and hard parts of parenting I think the most challenging part of parenting is that there are no guarantees. You could do all the “right” […]
How Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Making decisions about how much we, as Christians, participate in cultural traditions can be tricky. Halloween is one of those things that has brought up a lot of questions for our family. We want our kids to have as much fun as humanly possible, but we never want to participate in something that does not […]
Teach Your Kids How to Eat Healthy with These 7 Strategies
Teaching your kids how to have a healthy relationship with food is very important for their future livelihood and well-being. Getting them to eat a well-balanced, healthy diet is hard! But with these helpful tips, your child will see food through a different lens, which is the first step in nurturing a healthy food culture at […]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Children
What are boundaries and how can we set them for our kids? Think of boundaries as a line one draws around themselves — a protective barrier. There are various kinds of boundaries, including emotional, personal, and physical. We use boundaries in ALL areas of our lives, even without knowing it — with parenting, relationships of […]
7 Tips to Get Your Kids to Sleep In Longer
How do I get my child to sleep in? This question is probably on the minds of EVERY parent the minute they hear their child in the baby monitor at 5 am, or when their older child is an early bird and wants breakfast at 6 am. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of helpful […]
5 Children’s Books You’ve Never Heard of About Race and Diversity (From Pre-K to Teen)
Are you looking for some children’s books to help teach your kids about race: Multiculturalism, racial equality, and diversity? Whether you have a pre-schooler, elementary, grade school, tween, or teen, this list covers ALL the bases, and is a great way to integrate cultural and racial equality and awareness in your home and parenting. This […]
Things You Should Never Say to Your Child and Why
Here are 5 common phrases parents say that kids HATE, and are not beneficial to anyone.
How to Get Your Kids to Sleep Instantly
Our bedtime routine that gets our kids in bed, asleep, and not coming out again. Helpful bedtime tips to get your child emotionally and mentally prepared for bed.