With school back in session and everyone running on too little time, I make sure I follow this "5 Things To Do Every Morning" checklist. And it makes my morning so much smoother and less rushed! August/September means the start of a new school year for many of us busy moms. I hate the feeling of being rushed or that nagging sense that I'm forgetting to do something so I a ...
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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 ...
Dear Kindergarten Bully
To The Kindergarten Bully, I want you to know that I see you, I REALLY see you. And that all of this pain you hold inside is only going to hold you back. Dear Kindergarten Bully, Today, my sweet, sweet little girl came home from school visibly upset. She was a little quieter than normal and didn't want to really share how her day had gone. She finally told me ...
Survive the After School Rush
If just making it out the door on time each school day is wearing you out, you will love these tips to help you survive the after school rush! Fitting in homework, extracurricular activities, appointments, dinner and bath in only a few hours before bedtime won't seem so impossible! If you haven't yet checked out my tips to make it out the door on time with your sanity still in check, go to this ...
Make it Through the School Week with Your Sanity
After our kids started school, my friends and I realized we needed a plan to make it through the school week with your sanity. In the beginning, it felt like I was losing my mind trying to get everyone dressed, fed and out the door on time. So I started coming up with ways to make the whole week more manageable and therefore MUCH less stressful. The ideas below will help prep you for ...