Potty training is no joke. Whether you’re on kid number one or kid number three, like me, it’s always an adventure! With my oldest we started just a little too soon. So I pressed pause, talked to some veteran mamas, and made a new plan. “Let him take the lead,” they said. “Give him the tools he needs but don’t push it, let him know they are there when he’s ready. Take the power struggle out of potty training,” they advised. “You won’t regret it!” Every child is different and every parent … [Read more...]
Yes, You Can Make Real Money Working from Home
Each month, thousands of parents sign up for my newsletter and when they do, I always ask them about their biggest struggle. Guess what... I've heard back from A LOT of you that it boils down to just not having enough time! I've also heard from many of you that a little extra income could really help with that. That’s why I want to talk a little today about my experience building a home-based business. Many of us spend so many of our precious hours working, wouldn’t it be … [Read more...]
Happy Family Habit #11: Take a Time-In
Image Credit: © Alexandre Normand | 06.09.13 & 04.30.12 | CC by 2.0 Be honest... When was the last time you yelled at your kids? Sometimes right before a major "parent fail," I can actually see myself about to fly off the handle, yet I still can't seem to diffuse my emotional momentum in time. Can you relate? Most days, I'm as cool as a cucumber and can handle a tantrum like I'm Super Mom. Other days, the littlest bit of whining triggers a nasty, snapping response in a … [Read more...]
“Camp Mom” Post-Memorial Day Sale!
Since last weekend was the official kick-off to summer, what better time to have a sale on our Camp Mom eBook and activities pack? POST - MEMORIAL DAY SALE: Get Yours Now for $11.99 $9.99 Here's more info. on what Camp Mom is all about... What's on your spring break and summer vacation bucket lists this year? How about the simple goal of entertaining the kids with some good 'ol fashion at-home fun? Sounds like a good plan, right? But scouring the web to find activities to … [Read more...]
Save Your Spring Sale
It's officially spring and that can only mean two things. First, it's also officially spring cleaning time. Second (and decidedly more fun), Spring Break is coming! Whether the idea of cleaning, sprucing and organizing fills you with glee or with dread - I've got an awesome offering today to help you get it done quickly AND to enjoy all the extra free time with the kids. We're offering a limited time, "Save Your Spring" Bundle on our most popular PDF products. The deal will not … [Read more...]
#FridayFamilyFavs: Easter & Spring Finds
It's mid-March, which means Easter and spring are just around the corner! Here are some of our families favorite finds for both... For the Easter Basket I'm a sucker for anything rainbow and adding books to my kiddos' Easter basket is always a big YES in my book. I actually gave this Roald Dahl collection to my 8-year-old son for Christmas and he absolutely tore through it, having read almost all of the books already. My 6-year-old daughter also started with Matilda and has been … [Read more...]
My Favorite Way to Teach My Kids to Give Back
The holiday season is always a time my friends and I start reflecting on ways we can get our kids involved in giving back. I'm not gonna lie, it's been a real struggle in the past to come up with ideas that even our kindergarten aged kids could get it on. This time, though, I think we nailed it. I wanted to share it with you today because, while giving is top of mind for a lot of us in December, it can often fall back to the bottom of the list again by February. But philanthropy is … [Read more...]
#FridayFamilyFinds: Valentine Picks
It's been a while since I've debuted a new feature here on MPMK, so I'm excited to announce #FridayFamilyFinds. I regularly find things I want to share with you guys while going about my daily life... a favorite shampoo, a really cool toy, and - always - a good book for you or your kids. A few Fridays a month I'm gonna shop my house, take some pretty pics, and share these favorites here and on instagram with the hashtag #FridayFamilyFinds. Today, I'm starting with a Valentine theme. Ready? … [Read more...]
7 Best Chapter Books for Boys
Before I became a school librarian, my reading life was definitely girl-centric. But once I was working with an equal amount of boys and girls on a daily basis, ranging from tiny kindergarteners to too-cool fifth graders, I learned a few things about boys and the books they love. I quickly became proficient in all sorts of authors and titles I'd never heard of before, and I discovered which ones I could always count on to be a big hit. There is nothing quite as thrilling as the kid who … [Read more...]
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