Image Credit: © www.suzette.nu | Raaf playing | CC by 2.0 We've got another parenting story sent in by a reader to share today! I'm so happy you guys are taking this idea and running with it, I can't even tell you. If you'd like to share something, I'd be honored to read it and maybe even post it here - just send me your submission here (more details here). Today Laura is writing about what she's learned during her transition to becoming a SAHM. Her words ring so very true and it's a … [Read more...]
Call for Submissions – What Do You Have to Say?
I've got a favor to ask of all you Modern Parents with Messy Kids today. Write me - won't you please? You see, as much as I love sharing useful parenting tricks, clever organizational DIYs, and family-friendly healthy recipes, there's one thing that I feel has been lacking around here - the stories of parenthood. Recently, I brought on our parenting contributor, Jessica, and I've just loved chatting with you guys here and on facebook about what she has to say. From potty training and … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting: How to Stop the Whining & Back Talk and Have a Peaceful Summer
Image Credit: © Suzette Normand | 07.17.10 191 & 192 | CC by 2.0 The weather is warming up and summer is feeling like it's just around the corner. Wouldn't it be amazing if this summer was free of whining on the kids' part and yelling on your end? It's possible! I'm once again teaming up with my friend and personal parenting guru, Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions, as affiliate and host of: A FREE Positive Parenting Webinar: Get Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or … [Read more...]
Every Child Deserves a Childhood
Ever since becoming a mother, I've spent a lot of time thinking about my blessings. I am so humbled to be called "Mom" by happy, curious, loving and healthy kiddos (aged 6, 4 and just barely 1). I often wonder how did I get so lucky? Lucky in more ways than I can even count. Lucky that they are healthy. Lucky that I don't have to worry about how to feed them or how to afford gifts on their birthday. Lucky that I have this incredible job that helps me provide for them while allowing me … [Read more...]
Free eBook: Healthy Dressings & Marinade Recipes
I have been in the biggest lunch rut lately and I think a big part of it has been not being able to figure out a healthy, but still tasty, way to dress my salads. Then a few days ago, out of the blue and like a message from above, my favorite nutritionist Katie emailed me to say that her nutrition site, Prescribe Nutrition, had just put out a FREE ebook full of clean eating recipes for marinades and dressings. Whoo hoo! I've been chowing down on the 2-minute jar vinaigrette ever since - … [Read more...]
Parenting: When 3-Year-Olds are Total Jerks
Image Credit: © Amy Kellogg | Tantrum (photo cropped and color edited) | CC by 2.0 I have to say I have grown quite smitten with our new parenting contributor, Jessica. (It was the poop post that did it.) Her relatable (and somewhat sarcastic) wit is right up my alley and I'm pretty sure we'd be fast friends if we lived in the same city. Today she's tackling the misnomer that is "the terrible twos". Asserting that it is, in fact, threes that deserve such a moniker. What do you think? For … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Reading: How to make a ‘Series Starter’ Kit for Kids
Got a little reader on your gift list this year? Our resident children's librarian, Janssen, here today with one of our favorite gift ideas ever - the series starter. Here are all the details... Whether you're looking for a book to give to a voracious reader or a struggling and reluctant reader, series are always a good idea. For an avid reader, a series gives them not just one book to devour, but a whole set. While for the reluctant reader, entering a series means they can continue reading … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Halloween Cereal Bar Treats
Happy almost Halloween guys! I've got a lot on my plate between the big day tomorrow and wrapping things up to reveal our complete 2015 Toy Gift Guide next week, but I still wanted to quickly pop in and share what I've been up to elsewhere. Just in case you need it, here's a last-minute treat for a class party or impromptu, pre-trick-or-treating bash. Hope you enjoy and hope your kiddos score lots of goodies tomorrow. … [Read more...]
Getting Kids to Listen without Yelling, Nagging, or Losing Your Cool
Wouldn't it be amazing if all those family activities were completely free of whining on the kids' part and yelling on your end this year?? And how awesome would it be to start off your day peacefully, with everyone getting off to school without you having to nag or remind them over and over to hurry up? It's possible! I'm once again teaming up with my friend and personal parenting guru, Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions, to present MPMK readers with: A FREE Positive Parenting … [Read more...]
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