Spring is in the air! Or at least right around the corner for most of us. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, blooming foliage, and Little League Baseball, your house might still be crowded with the remnants of winter. Are there still cardboard boxes from Christmas in the garage? Are the blinds heavy with dust after months of the windows being closed? Have the kids’ toys begun to take over the house? It’s time to kick spring cleaning into gear. Sure, Mom and Dad may be motivated … [Read more...]
Camp Mom Activities eBook – Back on Sale!
Happy Thursday guys, we've made it through another week. I've been receiving lots of emails from you all lately asking if/when Camp Mom would be available for sale again. At first I didn't get it (blame it on the baby brain) but then it dawned on me - spring break is rapidly approaching and you guys are looking for fun and easy ways to connect with your kids. So look no further - I'm here to help a mother out! Camp Mom, our jam-packed kid activities eBook is officially back on sale! CAMP … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: How 10 (or even 5) Minutes of Yoga Made Me a Better Mother
I’m a bit of a high-stress person. One of my favorite and most time-consuming hobbies is to replay any and all cringe-worthy moments of my life over and over in my head. When I get bored of that, I like to devote some quality time—usually between 2:00 and 3:00 am—going over any potential calamities that may befall the children or myself in the future. If I have time left, I like to reminisce about Bad Things That Didn’t Happen Yesterday but Could Have. I’ve been told by … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting Gold: “Listen, Allow, Support, Repeat”
Yesterday was a crazy day (power outages, cancelled activities, melt downs, etc.) and let's just say, I wasn't at my positive parenting best. That afternoon, during a 5-minute period when all three of the kids had miraculously found something to entertain them, I picked up my copy of Parents Magazine. (Do you guys subscribe? I've found it to be surprisingly useful month after month.) Inside I spied an article on great podcasts for parents and immediately picked up my phone and subscribed … [Read more...]
4 Keys to Picking the Right Summer Camp
Image Credit: © Camp Art Nature | Summer Ete 2017 | CC by 2.0 I know it sounds nuts, but summer camps really are already starting to fill up! I also know that sending your kids away to summer camp can be stressful for parents, especially newbies. Below is a helpful checklist from a bonafide summer camp aficionado to ensure that you choose the right camp for your family, so you can relax and enjoy the summer... and speaking of summer and camps, don't forget to also download our free … [Read more...]
Free Printable: The Single Page Summer Planner because Camps are Already Filling Up!
I'm gonna keep it super short today guys and simply present you with an organizational tool I love to help you stay on top of your mom game. I'm really enjoying coming up with free tools to help you win the war we're all waging on busy - I hope you guys are too. Today, I've got something I rely heavily on this time of year. Drum roll, please... Get the FREE Single Page Summer Planner Printable Now! There are SO many camps, vacations, swim lessons, etc. during the summer and … [Read more...]
Don’t Even Think About Heading to Disneyland without these 13 Essentials
*Post contains affiliate links. I’m not the type of vacationer to get super hung up on schedules and plans once we’re there, but I also don’t want to waste any time looking stuff up or figuring things out when we could be taking in a show or screaming with delicious delight on the kids’ favorite ride. Plus, there’s enough waiting around at Disneyland as it is, no need to test the kids’ patience any more than necessary, right? One of the things I found most helpful in my planning were lists … [Read more...]
5 Things Every Parent Should Know About the Emergency Room During Flu Season
Image Credit: © anjanettew | Sean at the ER | CC by 2.0 Your child has been sniffling, sneezing and coughing for the last few days. His fever hasn’t gone down and his sore throat seems to be worsening. You know this scenario, right? Your mama bear instincts kick in and you begin preparing yourself for a trip to the emergency department (ED). We get it, bringing a sick child to the ED can be stressful, especially this winter with hospitals nationwide reporting record-breaking admissions. … [Read more...]
How 5 Rings Are Going to Make Me a Better Mom this Year
How many of you resolved to yell less at your kids this year? Actually, let me amend that, to just be nicer to your kids? I ask because I've seen a whole lot of stuff going around the web lately about how to stop yelling. Apparently yelling is the new spanking for our generation. I get it. Yelling at your kids totally sucks. Even while you're doing it you are already regretting it, yet you can't seem to make it stop. Nobody wants to parent that way - for sure. But I'd bet that most of … [Read more...]
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