Image Credit: © Suzette Pauwels (text added) | 01.09.11 | CC by 2.0 Today I have something uber useful for you guys - a bedtime post from Jillian of A Mom with a Lesson Plan (a great site you really should check out if you're not already familiar). I've posted Jillian's game-changing, quiet-time-before-bedtime idea on MPMK's facebook wall a few times and have always gotten a huge response. Today she's here to expand on the idea and share her favorite pre-bedtime quiet activities broken … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: Competitive Sports for Kids? Not in Our House.
Ah, kids and sports- who knew before becoming a parent they could become so all-consuming so early on?! If there's one thing I've learned, though, it's that there are flexible options to be found. For example, in the spring we are all in with Little League- my second grader will have 90 minute practices twice a week along with a game every Saturday that will take up several hours. Because I know this is coming, I like to keep a lighter schedule the rest of the year. That means we look … [Read more...]
Parent Hack: The Secrets to Streamlining Your Toddler’s Bedtime
Image Credit: © Suzette – www.suzette.nu | jumping | CC by 2.0 I'm so excited to have our guest poster, Hadley, with us today because I know if there's one thing all parents universally struggle with- it's sleep! Hadley is a certified sleep consultant who works with exhausted moms and dads across North America and Europe to get their kids' sleep back on track. The tips she provides below could not come at a better time for me, as we have seriously let our 2-year-old's bedtime routine … [Read more...]
A Perfect Way to Volunteer with Young Kids (And Help New Moms in Need!)
We talk a lot here about doing our best to raise kids who aren't entitled. Yet, one of the things I struggle with most is finding good ways to get my young children involved in volunteering. From soup kitchens to neighborhood road clean-ups, there just aren't a lot of opportunities that my kids (ages 2, 6 and 7) are old enough for yet. If you find yourself in the same predicament, I've got some great news. Next week is Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 26 - 30, 2016) so we’ve … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: When You Know You’re Done
Last night, we went to the tenth anniversary bash of some old friends. One of the other guests had her baby in tow, a classic Gerber baby but with no hair and no teeth. She was all drooling smiles and wide eyes and baby perfection. I rubbed her warm, silken little head and played peekaboo, and then I watched as she turned the full force of her attention to my husband. He smiled and wiggled his fingers and did all the things that come so naturally to the guys who have been there, done that, … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Must-Read: The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic
You guys know I've been a long time fan of positive parenting expert Amy McCready. My family has used her positive parenting eCourse for years and we've collaborated several times to offer free webinars on positive parenting topics like getting kids to listen without nagging or yelling (look for our next free webinar coming next month). Last year Amy released a brand new book: The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World I was … [Read more...]
A Simple Hairstyle for Girls that Every Mom Can Pull Off
Now that school is back in session, are you feeling the pressure to come up for fun new hair styles for your daughter? We've got one for you today that's so incredibly easy, ANYONE can do it and it will quickly become your go-to 'do whenever you're in a hurry to get out the door. If you find yourself overwhelmed with fancy french braids, this is the hairstyle for your daughter. There is no braiding involved, just a simple twist. Plus, it works on girls with both thin and thick hair … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Ensure a Great First Day of School
*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own. The First Day of School is right around the corner. It's time to squeeze in the last pool trips and get ready to trade in the goggles for backpacks. And since that first day and week can make a big difference in setting a good tone for the rest of the year, we've rounded up our top tips for making sure it's a success. After all, who couldn't use a little help easing the family back into a routine? Here … [Read more...]
6 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants to Know
A few years ago I found out our contributor, Kristin, had been hiding a very big secret from me - although she currently works as a professional photographer, she used to be a 1st grade teacher! You guys, you cannot imagine how psyched I was when she let this little gem slip in an email. All the possible posts just started piling up in my head. The very first thing I wanted her to write for us was a back-to-school post on all the critical things your child's teacher wants to know about … [Read more...]
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