I kept asking her why she wasn't smiling, why she wasn't excited but I had forgotten...for a moment I forgot that I was parenting the brave child. The answers aren't on the surface...it's never that straightforward. Our children are each so beautiful and unique in their own ways. The color of their hair, their temperament, their likes, their dislikes...each and everyone is different and ...
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How To Deal With Separation Anxiety In Your Preschooler
If you have a child, you probably have had to deal with separation anxiety. Our babies just love their moms and dads - but eventually they do have to leave us! These tips will help your preschooler get over their fear! As I went to turn around and unbuckle my youngest for preschool, I could see her little hazel eyes welling up with tears. Two weeks into ...
Do As I Say
Do As I Say... let's be honest with ourselves about what kind of example we are setting. It's really easy to expect a lot of our kids. Have you really looked at your own behavior and asked if it's up to par with what you are wanting from your child? "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" We all know the old quote "Do as I say, not as I do." It always evokes a good laugh and many ...
Be A Rebel in motherhood – choose your path
For anyone who has children, Day 5 Be A Rebel will surely resonate with you. Because from the time we find out we are pregnant, there is a constant barrage of Do's and Don'ts. And it's up to you to forge your own path in this world we call motherhood. Having a child means people come out of the woodwork to give you advice. I remember when I found out I was pregnant ...
10 Ways To Raise A Confident Daughter
At some point along the way, our daughters go from being self-confident and proud 4 year olds to shy teenagers in too-short shorts afraid to stand up for what is important to them. The good news is that there are many ways to build self esteem in girls but the key is to start early and often. We have to instill in our daughters from the very beginning that their value and worth is ...
Dear Mom… Embrace Your Crazy
Today I want to remind you to just Embrace Your Crazy! It's important to remember that being an adult doesn't have to equal being a bore. As moms, we still have it in us to be crazy, fun and sporadic. This is part of my 31 Days & 31 Ways To Be A Better Mom series, be sure and check out yesterday's post! Kids Live In The Moment It's easy to see how and why ...
The Biggest Mistake We Make When Our Children Admit Wrongdoing
We teach our children to admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness but all too often we are guilty of this one big fat mistake AFTER we discipline a child. And while it has been hard for me to learn, I have realized that fixing this mistake is the epitome of loving and trusting my child. NOBODY'S PERFECT Let's face it, we are moms but we ...
Let them be bored… step away from your child
It is ok to stop entertaining your child & just Step Away From Your Child. Let's talk about our incessant need to entertain and fill our kids' days with crafts, toys, and educational learning experiences. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter and follow along on Facebook so you don't miss a single post in the 31 Days & 31 Ways To Be A Better Mom series! A Routine Day ...
Unplug And Plug In
Unplug to plug in ... it sounds so simple, doesn't it? Why is it so hard? How Does Your Day Begin? Beep, beep beep...It's 5:30 am....I hit the snooze button on my iPhone. 15 minutes later, I turn the alarm off and roll out of bed. Creep down the stairs ever so quietly. Start my coffee. Plop on the couch. Check the weather on my phone. ...
The Real Way We Are Failing Other Moms
There's a lot of talk these days about mommy wars and "SAHM vs Working mothers" but I believe the lack of a simple admission is the real way we are failing moms. We have the opportunity (daily I bet) to admit we are just as lost as the next mom and yet we put on a facade and act like we have it together. When clearly I don't. We had just dropped her big sister off at school and ...
