something has to change and it must start here–with you and with me I rarely write posts like this. And this one took me much longer than I’d like to admit. But yesterday I realized something. …Read moresomething has to change and it must start here–with you and with me
a must-read for raising confident kids: ‘God Made Light’ As parents, one of the things that we want most for our kids is that they grow to be happy, healthy, and confident …Read morea must-read for raising confident kids: ‘God Made Light’
what to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’ I admit that I am the absolute worst with emails. The worst. But I’m trying to be better. I’ve got …Read morewhat to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’
thankful door: reminding our kids to be grateful every day Every year around this time, when the holiday catalogs start rolling in and fancy white lights and gold ribbons start popping …Read morethankful door: reminding our kids to be grateful every day
quandary: video game for improving decision-making skills I’m always on the hunt for worthwhile ways to sneak in some fun and learning into my kids’ days. And though …Read morequandary: video game for improving decision-making skills
raising strong students: study habits for smart kids Once your kids hit elementary school, things get a little bit crazy. All of a sudden, your kids actually need to be at school on time. All of a …Read moreraising strong students: study habits for smart kids
fire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org Fire safety and learning? Right. Fire safety is one of those topics that seem to only come up either at a school assembly …Read morefire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org
noticing your kids: little observations mean a lot from parents originally published 9/17/09 but republishing now because it’s worth it– Lately, I’ve felt overwhelmed by Cora’s …Read morenoticing your kids: little observations mean a lot from parents
how to talk to your kids about instagram It’s hard. For many of us with tweens, times are a tough. Or if they’re not tough now, they’re going to be. It’s the …Read morehow to talk to your kids about instagram
teach kids game playing etiquette Originally published 12/7/09 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it– When I first started teaching, in order …Read moreteach kids game playing etiquette
let kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors It’s easy for parents to fall into the trap of thinking that summer means camps, amusement parks, pool trips, beach, camping, picnics, and …Read morelet kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors
how to keep kids hydrated in the summer: 6 cool ways The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by smart and savvy Orlenad of Snotty Noses. Orlena is a mother of four and a doctor and she …Read morehow to keep kids hydrated in the summer: 6 cool ways
what to ask teachers before school lets out For many, school has already been released for the summer (yay!). But for others, summer is right around the corner. That means we have a few …Read morewhat to ask teachers before school lets out
raising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family It’s a crazy busy time of the year, that I know. And for the last few weeks, I’ve had kids home sick just …Read moreraising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family
giving kids choices: parenting trick that saved my sanity Originally published 1/25/09 but totally worth a re-share! Once an a while, instead of sharing what secret little lesson I’ve stuck …Read moregiving kids choices: parenting trick that saved my sanity
5 things every mom needs to know but doesn’t want to hear: what I learned at mom 2.0 This spring has proven to be a crazy busy for us. It’s been insanely busy, but we’ve had a whole lot …Read more5 things every mom needs to know but doesn’t want to hear: what I learned at mom 2.0
prepare a family emergency plan: be EVEREADY (and grab a few free books from Scholastic!) Free books. FREE books! Seriously. Grab free books for making sure your family is prepared for an emergency. And …Read moreprepare a family emergency plan: be EVEREADY (and grab a few free books from Scholastic!)
kids doing laundry: 3 secrets to success We are about six weeks into our laundry re-vamp, and things are going well. To be 100% honest, we have had some …Read morekids doing laundry: 3 secrets to success
teach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish I’ve been working with my friends from Whirlpool, sharing what we’re doing over here to teach our kids …Read moreteach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish
3 ways to kick-start your family’s health I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better …Read more3 ways to kick-start your family’s health