Posts Tagged ‘kids’
Why Dads Matter
Children are born into this world with two parents for a reason, both parents play an equally important role in the child’s life, but why is it that Dad’s matter? What is it about Dads that make children so happy? What key role does Dad play in your child’s life? Let’s start by being very…
Read MoreHappy Children- What All Children Need for Happiness
As you travel along the road of parenthood, it becomes increasingly obvious what a child needs physically. Good nutrition, a roof to live under, a place to sleep and clothing are the necessities. The necessities of life that just about every human being needs, come naturally as part of our parenting. While these items certainly…
Read MorePlanning Summer Break With Kids
Summer break may be a time to sit back, relax and unwind from a busy school season, but do you really want to sit around hearing the kids say, “I’m bored” every five minutes? Most parents would much prefer to have their kids relaxing with many entertainment options. While planning for Summer break may seem…
Read MoreGrateful Kids – 6 Tips to Instill Gratitude Within Your Children
Gratitude is a mindset; it goes well beyond the good manners you have worked to instill upon your kids. Teaching the kids to say please and thank you are easy compared to teaching a kid to be grateful, but it isn’t impossible and today we will discuss 6 tips to instill gratitude within your kids…
Read MoreFussy Eaters- Why I Won’t Allow my Kids to be Picky Eaters
I have been told that there is a difference between fussy eaters and picky eaters. Apparently, a fussy eater is someone that can like something one day and change their mind the next day. A picky eater is defined as someone that has a reluctance to try new foods, which can limit the foods that…
Read MoreHow to Connect with Your Teen
Learning how to create moments to connect with your teen are vitally important to encourage a bond. A bond that continues between your teen and you, but also serves a means to learn what is happening in their world. As your child grows into this teenager stage, you will find a tweak in how they…
Read MoreKids Chores- Chores for Children of Every Age
Your Children can be helpers around the house! Learn to incorporate age appropriate kids chores into your child’s day from age 2 forward and you will find it is a breeze to have help at any age from your children. Kids Chores Chores for Toddler Years {ages 2 & 3} The lovely toddler years, once your…
Read MoreHow to Balance Multiple Children
Are you often found juggling parenthood of multiple children? Does it seem like every day you are being torn in too many directions between your multiple children? Today we will guide you through some methods on how to balance multiple children, to include ways to incorporate alone time with child as a means to strengthen…
Read MoreTeach Your Children about Money with M is for Money Books @MisforMoneyCA #MisForMoney
A while back we got the opportunity to share our experiences with M is for Money books 1-3 with our readers. If you remember we were quite taken with the book series and couldn’t wait for the next books to come out! Well, I am pleased to announce that the M is For Money Books 4-6…
Read MoreTips for Raising Teenagers
The dreaded teen years. The age of peer pressure, body changes and a new force within that pushes your child towards a strong sense of independence. Raising teens is the second most difficult stage in parenthood, comparable only to the toddler years. As a parent to a teenager you will start to notice a trend…
Read MoreThe Battle for the Sidewalk- Teach Your Children SINGLE FILE
I swear if one more adolescent pushes me off the sidewalk because they can’t go single file I’m going to scream. Every single morning, after I am finished walking my kids to school, I walk home. Alone. Every single morning, I have to fight through swarms of adolescents on their way to school. They don’t…
Read MoreWhy Teaching Your Kids Manners is Important
Being a parent comes with many responsibilities and one of the most important responsibilities as a parent is teaching kids manners. Teaching manners simply assists in ensuring you are raising well rounded, polite future adult citizens. The hope of every parent is that they are doing it right! Don’t worry! I am sure you are…
Read More20 Dr. Seuss Inspired Treats
Dr. Seuss inspired treats are here… Dr. Seuss is always welcome in our home. We have read all the books, seen many of the movies and spent lots of time acting out Green Eggs and Ham at dinner time… in our own little way. The kids love it when I get creative with their food!…
Read MoreWhen Mom is Sick, No one Cares
Is it true that when Mom is sick no one cares? I am not sure 100% sure, but honestly, it sure as heck seems that way. My 4 year old daughter came down with a brutal cold on Monday of last week. She was coughing, sneezing and snotting all over everything in her path. In…
Read MoreWhy Children Need Schedules
Children need schedules. I stick by this vehemently. I have been raising my Children with schedules since the day they were born. Of course when they were babies, the schedules were a little less strict, as babies kind of decide when they want to eat, when they want to sleep and when they are going…
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