One of the Greatest Gifts we can Give our Children
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to provide multiple opportunities for them glean the benefits of reading.
How to make a simple chore chart
One of my favorite parenting hacks to date involves how to make a simple chore chart. The thing I love most is that IT IS SO EASY, and seems to work wonders for my kids, even today, when they’re big. I love things that take the burden off the mom’s shoulders, and also helps kids learn some extra responsibility.
in the wake of having my “big” girls home
This whole last week has been filled right up. My girls were in town for my niece (their cousin)’s wedding. So, I have to say all last week was like…
How to Solidify and Nurture the Parent Child Relationship
We all want our kids to like us, right? But the truth is the parent child relationship is about so much more than our kids just liking us. It’s also about more than discipline. Parent child relationships are complicated. Let’s dive in and talk about how we nurture these important relationships in our home.
A great way to help kids make “Decisions in Advance”
My parents had lots of good ideas as they raised us nine kids. One of their “masterpieces” in my book was that they figured out a great way to help…
how to “move to the bleachers” parenting adult kids
Let’s talk about how to “move to the bleachers” parenting adult kids. The act of leaving the field of duty, and even leaving “the sidelines,” as we make our way…
Surviving and Thriving in the “Little Kid” years
I’ve been thinking a lot about surviving and thriving in the “little kid” years lately, and about how incredibly important those early years are. The attachments that are formed. The…
the best course for capitalizing on grandparenthood
Ok, so speaking of my parents, I need to post about them before the day is through. Because just look at these guys! Do they exude light or what? I…
all my kids under my wings again
As I mentioned in the last post, there is something kind of indescribably incredible about letting your kids fly away, and then getting them home again. Getting all the kids…