When I read news articles of the latest young person in trouble, I can't help but be reminded of the one thing we are failing to teach our children. It's a tough lesson to learn but one that will impact them for the rest of their lives. Crash! The sound of crumpling metal and broken glass drowned out the radio in an instant. My heart was beating so fast. I looked ...
Stop Waiting For Things To Get Easier
If you have little ones, you should really stop waiting for things to get easier. You can quit playing the waiting game. You know the one...the "when they are older" things will be so much easier. But if you aren't so careful, the moments that are right in front of you will be slipping away while you look ahead. Any sane person could have seen me coming from a ...
How To Have Your Child Apologize And Mean It
Do you wonder how to have your child apologize and mean it? We are so quick to force our children to say "I'm Sorry" that we don't think through whether or not there is true remorse. Or are they just appeasing us in the moment. But it's something you can change. "Tell your sister you are sorry right now," I said firmly to my 6 year old daughter. The same usually ...
Everyday Health Hacks For Busy Moms
Every busy mom needs this list of everyday health hacks for moms! Having young children can throw a lot of wrenches into a mom's plan to stay healthy and active. Staying healthy and being fit is so much more than going to a class - it's the little things we moms do every single day that add up the most to our overall health. The good news is these little ...
When You Know What A Mom Is Really Made Of
Want to know what a mom is really made of? Want to know how strong she can be? How much strength she can muster when her eyes are bleak and her body is weary? I'll tell you...it's a test she will face many, many times in this role of motherhood. I sat straight up in my bed. I blearily saw the time said 2:03 am...but it's what I heard that made me bolt. My oldest was ...
4 Alternatives To Saying No To Your Kids
If you, like me, feel like a broken record most days, read on for 4 alternatives to saying no that your children will actually respond to. And the best part is your kids will listen better! Some days (a lot of days really), I feel like one of those Jack in The Box toys from the 80's. My kids ask me to do something, I pop my head up and say No cheerily, and then hunker back ...
Being A Stay At Home Mom Is
Being a stay at home mom is never what people think...well, unless those people are stay at home moms. I remember idealizing what this life would be like...wrong, wrong, wrong. But sometimes it surprises me in ways I never could have imagined. An innocuous comment the other day catapulted me back into that realm where I began to think back on what I thought being a Stay At Home ...
6 Ways To Help Kids Love The Dentist
If you have a little one, these 6 ways to help kids love the dentist can make the difference between a productive visit and a complete meltdown. I've experienced both and these steps have been a lifesaver. The screams could be heard across the entire office. Despite me sitting right beside my little girl, it was as if I was a million miles away. No amount of ...
5 Ways To Beat The Mondays
This post brought to you by Manwich. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Cole Mines. Use these 5 ways to beat "The Mondays" and watch your entire week go a lot smoother. Because getting off on the right foot doesn't have to be hard! I feel like Monday is our toughest day by far. Everyone is gearing back up for work and school after the weekend. ...
Get Your Kids To Listen The First Time
The "trick" to get your kids to listen the first time lies more in the changes WE can make as parents instead of changing our kids. If you are tired of yelling "Make up your bed" only to walk upstairs and see covers undone, read on... "Come downstairs and get your shoes on....we are late!!!" I yell loudly to my two girls up the stairs. To be honest, it's my mantra every day ...
