quick trick: keeping kids busy in line This Quick Trick is one of those that works only when I use it only occasionally. It’s one that helps every so often to distract Maddy, Owen, …Read morequick trick: keeping kids busy in line
making learning fun in the candy aisle So today we rocked it with a long morning bike ride, an even longer visit to the park, and a few errands to fill our fridge after a crazy-fun, …Read moremaking learning fun in the candy aisle
know where the offenders and predators are: family watchdog If you have five minutes in the next day or two, I encourage you to check out this site, throw in your address, and really take a look at what you …Read moreknow where the offenders and predators are: family watchdog
disney dollars: kids earn ‘money’ for their disney trip In early December, I received an invitation to attend a really awesome event this February– It’s an event created by Resourceful Mommy …Read moredisney dollars: kids earn ‘money’ for their disney trip
talking stranger safety with kids: a dvd you MUST have This New For Us Friday makes my stomach turn and my eyes tear–seriously. But it is so important …Read moretalking stranger safety with kids: a dvd you MUST have
the special plate: celebrate success as a family About two years ago, I ran across this huge, crazy, red, gaudy Special Plate at our local home design store. It was a no-brainer for me to pick it …Read morethe special plate: celebrate success as a family
how to listen to your kids: wait time I am so grateful to be married to my amazing husband; he’s an incredible father and a patient and loving friend, and he totally rocks as an …Read morehow to listen to your kids: wait time
sneaky way to get kids to eat veggies: frozen peas More frozen what? Peas. That’s right. Peas. The 30-45 minutes before dinnertime can be a total nightmare for me, especially now that …Read moresneaky way to get kids to eat veggies: frozen peas
teach kids patience on their own: arm circles Arm circles. What are they? They’re both a distractor and a way for two little ones to try to work out sharing issues. And they make me …Read moreteach kids patience on their own: arm circles
trying to keep smiling: quick trick, rest time This is one Quick Trick that now is worth about a million bucks to me: I remember the day I actually learned it–way back when Maddy was an …Read moretrying to keep smiling: quick trick, rest time