It's really hard to do this sometimes- but Day 17 Put Yourself In Their Shoes gives us moms a little insight into how crappy it can be to be a kid some days. Because when you think about it, it's not all sunshine and suckers that low to the ground. And even though it's all a little funny, sometimes being a better mom is as simple as remembering that everyone faces daily struggles, ...
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Day 14 The Meal Time Rule We Do Not Break
In our house, we don't keep a ton of "rules" but Day 14 The Meal Time Rule We Do Not Break is one I learned myself growing up and it made a huge impact on me. It will impact your entire day if you follow it, and you will be guaranteed that your children will enjoy sitting down to eat with you. Growing up, I lived what I think was a pretty idyllic life. We grew up poor in ...
Day 13 Date Your Child
Day 13 Date Your Child reminds me that I when I spend one-on-one time with each of my little girls, it really gives me a chance to show them individually just how special they are. Remember when you went on dates? How the whole conversation revolved around getting to know the other person better - what they loved, what they didn't, what made them laugh, what scared them. Your ...
Day 10 Create Your Own Family Traditions
Being a better mom sometimes means making mountains out of molehills. Day 10 Create Your Own Family Traditions speaks to how even the simplest things can become family traditions that our children will carry with them into their own role as parents. Family Traditions Don't Have To Cost Money As a child growing up - in what I am certain was poverty though my parents never let me ...
Day 9 One Smart Cookie
If you are continuing along in the 31 Days & 31 Ways To Be A Better Mom series, Day 9 One Smart Cookie touches on how imperative it is that we as moms don't take a backseat in our child's education. The way we teach our children and the support they receive from us once they enter public/private education will have a life-long impact. The Good Ol' Days A long time ago, in a ...
Day 8 Divide and Conquer
Day 8 Divide and Conquer gets to the root of how a successful marriage or partnership can really make you be a better mom. Learning to let go and play to your strengths works to only better everyone involved, especially your children. Today is Day 8 in the series 31 Days & 31 Ways to Be A Better Mom. Be sure and scroll to the bottom of this post to catch up any you may have ...
Day 7 Find Your Village
We all have heard the saying "It takes a village" when talking about raising kids. Day 7 Find Your Village is all about piecing that village together, whether or not you have family nearby. Because when the going gets rough in motherhood, no one "gets" you more than another mother (or father!). Life's Hardest Work Raising our children is life's hardest work. We bring ...
10 Ways To Keep Your Child Safe At An Amusement Park
Follow these 10 ways to keep your child safe at an amusement park and you will be able to enjoy the day instead of worrying! I recently visited a large amusement park and easily incorporated these 10 things! Ah, the joys of summer! Freedom, kids home and a schedule free enough to actually have some fun! For many families, one of the best ways to have fun is to visit an amusement park! ...
6 Everyday Items To Add To Your First Aid Kit
As Moms, we know to always keep a well-stocked First Aid Kit...but here are 6 everyday items to add to your First Aid Kit! They may not be your standard First Aid items but trust me when I say you need them! Since having children, you rarely will find me without a well-stocked First Aid kit, either on me or in my car. Having kids increases your chances for Boo Boos...it's a ...
1 Easy Trick To Get Your Kids To Clean Up
I was so tired of battling my kids to get them to clean up their toys each day until I tried this 1 easy trick to get your kids to clean up! It works every time, and they think it is a game! It was 5 o'clock and I felt the nagging mommy coming out. Girls, come clean up the playroom. Girls, there are toys everywhere. Girls, all this needs to be picked up before dinner. Girls, we can't ...
